used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
anew
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
an occurrence of something
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
CHAMPnounUS /tʃæmp/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
recognizable; marked
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
at any time
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
guard-room
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From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
HOW
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From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Javert
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From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Madeleine
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From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
mayoraltynounUS /ˈmeɪərəlti/
the position of mayor
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Montfermeil
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From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Show him in," he said.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show him in," he said.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
express in speech
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
at the time that
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
