Chapter CCCXLIV

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

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

having companions or an escort

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

possessing life

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

(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 “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

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

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

relating to or located in the atmosphere

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

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

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

any strong feeling

From this reading “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

death of a person

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

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

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

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

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

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

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

plural of “lesion” — any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

the quality of being wordy and talkative

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

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

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

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

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

not any; not one

From this reading “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

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

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

recurring again and again

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

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

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

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

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

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

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

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

From this reading WAR For a long time, Marius was neither dead nor alive.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The extent of some of the lesions presented a serious danger, the suppuration of large wounds being always liable to become re-absorbed, and consequently, to kill the sick man, under certain atmospheric conditions; at every change of weather, at the slightest storm, the physician was uneasy.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.

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

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He repeated Cosette’s name for whole nights in the melancholy loquacity of fever, and with the sombre obstinacy of agony.

people who are wounded

From this reading “Above all things,” he repeated, “let the wounded man be subjected to no emotion.”

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading For many weeks he lay in a fever accompanied by delirium, and by tolerably grave cerebral symptoms, caused more by the shocks of the wounds on the head than by the wounds themselves.