the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
(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 But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
besiegingnounUS /bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He it certainly was, however, who had just cried, "Halt!"
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He it certainly was, however, who had just cried, "Halt!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
HaltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading He it certainly was, however, who had just cried, "Halt!"
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
how
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From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He it certainly was, however, who had just cried, "Halt!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
Jean-Bart
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From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
and nothing more
From this reading He it certainly was, however, who had just cried, "Halt!"
manager'snounUS /ˈmænɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
Montsou
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From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
and nothing more
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
sackingnounUS /ˈsækɪŋ/
coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
SoberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
which person or people
From this reading He it certainly was, however, who had just cried, "Halt!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had not intended any of these things; how had it happened that, having set out for Jean-Bart with the object of acting calmly and preventing disaster, he had finished this day of increasing violence by besieging the manager's villa?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But while he was hoarsely urging them on to Montsou, he heard another voice within him, the voice of reason, asking, in astonishment, the meaning of all this.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Only at first his sole idea had been to protect the Company's Yards, which there had been talk of sacking.
Étienne
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From this reading Sobered by Catherine's blows, Étienne had remained at the head of his mates.
