used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The agents of police were armed with carabines, with bludgeons, swords and poignards.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That which was directed at Jean Valjean at that moment, was the lantern of the patrol of the right bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
battuenoun
a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
bludgeons
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From this reading The agents of police were armed with carabines, with bludgeons, swords and poignards.
Bugeaud
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From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
carabines
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From this reading The agents of police were armed with carabines, with bludgeons, swords and poignards.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading That which was directed at Jean Valjean at that moment, was the lantern of the patrol of the right bank.
increase twofold
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
drainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
Gisquet
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From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading That which was directed at Jean Valjean at that moment, was the lantern of the patrol of the right bank.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading That which was directed at Jean Valjean at that moment, was the lantern of the patrol of the right bank.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
a particular point in time
From this reading That which was directed at Jean Valjean at that moment, was the lantern of the patrol of the right bank.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading That which was directed at Jean Valjean at that moment, was the lantern of the patrol of the right bank.
poignards
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From this reading The agents of police were armed with carabines, with bludgeons, swords and poignards.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
sewermen
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From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
sewersnounUS /ˈsuːərz/
plural of “sewer” — a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
squadsnounUS /skwɑːdz/
plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
possessing sweep
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The agents of police were armed with carabines, with bludgeons, swords and poignards.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day of the sixth of June, a battue of the sewers had been ordered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewermen explored the subterranean drain of Paris, the first on the right bank, the second on the left bank, the third in the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
Valjean
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From this reading That which was directed at Jean Valjean at that moment, was the lantern of the patrol of the right bank.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The agents of police were armed with carabines, with bludgeons, swords and poignards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was feared that the vanquished might have taken to them for refuge, and Prefect Gisquet was to search occult Paris while General Bugeaud swept public Paris; a double and connected operation which exacted a double strategy on the part of the public force, represented above by the army and below by the police.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The agents of police were armed with carabines, with bludgeons, swords and poignards.
