Chapter CCXCIX

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

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

speeded up, as of an academic course

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading In the meantime, Gavroche had had an adventure.

later than; following

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

(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 Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Gavroche had had an adventure.

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

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Où vont les belles filles, Lon la.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

divisible by two

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

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From this reading Où vont les belles filles, Lon la.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

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From this reading In the meantime, Gavroche had had an adventure.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Gavroche had had an adventure.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Gavroche had had an adventure.

involving deliberate burning of property

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Où vont les belles filles, Lon la.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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From this reading Où vont les belles filles, Lon la.

march in a procession

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime, Gavroche had had an adventure.

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From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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From this reading Où vont les belles filles, Lon la.

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

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it.

the state of being asleep

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

under the influence of narcotics

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

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

From this reading In the meantime, Gavroche had had an adventure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading He began to sow along the sleeping or terrified houses these incendiary couplets:— “L’oiseau médit dans les charmilles, Et prétend qu’hier Atala Avec un Russe s’en alla.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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

From this reading Où vont les belles filles, Lon la.

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

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.

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

From this reading Gavroche, after having conscientiously stoned the lantern in the Rue du Chaume, entered the Rue des Vieilles-Haudriettes, and not seeing “even a cat” there, he thought the opportunity a good one to strike up all the song of which he was capable.