Chapter CCCXLII

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

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

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

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

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From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

characterized by expression

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

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

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

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

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

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

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

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

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He plunged into the silent streets.

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

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

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

From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

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

From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

in like or similar manner

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

and nothing more

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

a human being

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading He plunged into the silent streets.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

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

From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He plunged into the silent streets.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

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

From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He plunged into the silent streets.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

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

From this reading Javert passed slowly down the Rue de l’Homme Armé.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

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

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

not known

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

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

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.

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

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

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

From this reading Up to that day, Javert had borrowed from Napoleon’s attitudes, only that which is expressive of resolution, with arms folded across the chest; that which is expressive of uncertainty—with the hands behind the back—had been unknown to him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Now, a change had taken place; his whole person, slow and sombre, was stamped with anxiety.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He walked with drooping head for the first time in his life, and likewise, for the first time in his life, with his hands behind his back.