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From this reading CONSULT THE PLAN OF PARIS IN 1727.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
anew
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
for the reason that
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
CONSULTverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading CONSULT THE PLAN OF PARIS IN 1727.
Cosette
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From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
faubourgnoun
a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
having or given a form or shape
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
the act of departing
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
for this reason
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
ten 10s
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONSULT THE PLAN OF PARIS IN 1727.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONSULT THE PLAN OF PARIS IN 1727.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading CONSULT THE PLAN OF PARIS IN 1727.
the local environment
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading CONSULT THE PLAN OF PARIS IN 1727.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
with speed
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
express in words
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
not in physical motion
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONSULT THE PLAN OF PARIS IN 1727.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times he looked back, while careful to keep on the dark side of the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
in the direction of
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
Valjean
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From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
Valjean's
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From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
precisely as stated
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
in or at the place that
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He did not hesitate, but took the right one, because the other ran towards the faubourg, that is to say, inhabited parts, while the right branch went in the direction of the country, or deserted parts.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Still they did not walk very rapidly, for Cosette checked Jean Valjean's pace, and hence he began carrying her again, and Cosette laid her head on his shoulder and did not say a word.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
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 After going three hundred yards he came to a spot where the road formed two forks, and Jean Valjean had before him, as it were, the two branches of a Y. Which should he choose?
