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Les Misérables

Chapter CCCXI

Chapter 311 of Les Misérables is here in full — 53 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”
“He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.
Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.
It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.
A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.
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Les Misérables

Chapter CCCXI

Chapter 311 of Les Misérables is here in full — 53 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/10 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”
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“He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.
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Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.
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It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.
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A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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des noun US /des/

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

From this reading “A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.”

epoch noun US /ˈepək/

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading “Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.”

intrepid adjective US /ɪnˈtrepəd/

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading “It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.”

keeper noun US /ˈkiːpər/

someone in charge of other people

From this reading “A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.”

riots noun US /ˈraɪəts/

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading “A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.”

suburbs noun US /ˈsʌbərbz/

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading “Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.”

valiant adj US /ˈvæl.jənt/

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading “Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.”

zealous adjective US /ˈzeləs/

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading “It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.”

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at the sight preposition + article + noun counted as “at … sight”

In this reading “A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.”

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1832

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From this reading It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

Bossuet

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From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

Combeferre

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

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

Combeferre's

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From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

Cunette

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

dance-hall

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.

desnounUS /des/

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

dram-shop

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

earnounUS /iːr/

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

epochnounUS /ˈepək/

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

GuardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

gun-shots

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

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

insurrections

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

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

intrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.

keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/

someone in charge of other people

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

killedverbUS /kɪld/

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

lanounUS /lɑː/

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

leonineadjective

of or characteristic of or resembling a lion

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

Pantin

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.

preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Bossuet muttered in Combeferre’s ear: “He did not answer my question.”

representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

riotsnounUS /ˈraɪəts/

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

tea-garden

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

Vertus

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From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Those who have preserved some memory of this already distant epoch know that the National Guard from the suburbs was valiant against insurrections.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading “He is a man who does good by gun-shots,” said Combeferre.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading A certain good dram-shop keeper of Pantin des Vertus or la Cunette, whose “establishment” had been closed by the riots, became leonine at the sight of his deserted dance-hall, and got himself killed to preserve the order represented by a tea-garden.

zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading It was particularly zealous and intrepid in the days of June, 1832.

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