aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
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 She preferred an hour with him to the ravishing _têtes-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE REMARKS OF THE CHIEF LODGER.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
Cosette
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From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
Cosette's
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From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
LODGERnoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading THE REMARKS OF THE CHIEF LODGER.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REMARKS OF THE CHIEF LODGER.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading She preferred an hour with him to the ravishing _têtes-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
ravishingadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/
stunningly beautiful
From this reading She preferred an hour with him to the ravishing _têtes-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading THE REMARKS OF THE CHIEF LODGER.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
carry out
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REMARKS OF THE CHIEF LODGER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He walked along holding her by the hand, and talking pleasantly with her, for Cosette's temper turned to be extremely gay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
têtes-à-têtes
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From this reading She preferred an hour with him to the ravishing _têtes-à-têtes_ with Catherine.
Valjean
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From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
at the time that
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jean Valjean was so prudent as never to go out by day; every evening he walked out for an hour or two, sometimes alone, but generally with Cosette in the most retired streets, and entering the churches at nightfall.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When he did not take Cosette with him, she remained with the old woman; but it was her delight to go out with him.
