Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

plural of “administration” — a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

equally

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

(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 He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

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

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

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

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

approval

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

ask for or request earnestly

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

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

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

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

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

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

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

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

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

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

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

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

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

make a break in

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

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

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

and nothing more

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

engage in

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

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

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

Recollections of past events.

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

make reference to

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

a particular point in time

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

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

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

absolutely essential

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

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

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

above and across; more than

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

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

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

compacted by ironing

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

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

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

the act of searching for something

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

do one's shopping

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

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

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

make strong or stronger

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

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

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

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

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

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

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

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

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

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

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

nonexistent

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

at the time that

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

in or at the place that

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

which person or people

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading What is it to me whether Pichereau or Vaudrey be minister, when I do not know at the moment where I shall sleep when I have spent my savings, and whether the baker will give me credit now that I am without a shop?"

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading At the mention of Vaudrey's name, Ramel wished to make a sign to this man, but Sulpice had just seized the hand of his old friend and pressed it as if to entreat him not to interrupt the conversation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had said all this in a low tone without any bitterness and as if burdened with painful memories.

an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading "It is, however, strange, all the same," added the workman, "to observe that the more things change, the more alike they are.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Instead of occupying themselves over there with interpellations and seeking to overthrow or to strengthen administrations, would it not be better if they thought a little of those who are dying of hunger? for there are some, it is necessary to admit that such are not wanting!