used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
belliesnounUS /ˈbeliz/
plural of “belly” — the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
Bon-Joyeux
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
colliersnounUS /ˈkɑːljərz/
plural of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
disobeyingverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
drunkardsnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərdz/
plural of “drunkard” — a chronic drinker
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
Désir's
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From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
emptyingnounUS /ˈemptiɪŋ/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
feast-days
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From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
guttersnounUS /ˈɡʌtərz/
plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
incensedadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsenst/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
Montsou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
not any; not one
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The widow, incensed at the miseries inflicted on her children the colliers, was in a constant state of anger, especially as her inn was emptying.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No beer flowed from counters or bellies, the gutters were dry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading It was at the Bon-Joyeux, Widow Désir's, that the private meeting was organized for Thursday at two o'clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus Montsou, which swarmed with people on feast-days, now exhibited its wide street in mute and melancholy desolation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Never had there been a less thirsty strike; the drunkards had shut themselves up at home for fear of disobeying the sober word of command.
