used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAN OF ESCAPE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
Cosette
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From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A PLAN OF ESCAPE.
Fauchelevent
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From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
gardener'snounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
possessive form of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
hear with intention
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
the force of workers available
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PLAN OF ESCAPE.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A PLAN OF ESCAPE.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
with speed
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
squinters
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From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
Valjean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cosette was awake, and Jean Valjean had seated her by the fireside.
precisely as stated
From this reading The strides of halting men are like the glances of squinters, they do not reach their point very rapidly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fauchelevent was perplexed, and he spent upwards of a quarter of an hour in returning to the garden cottage.
at the time that
From this reading At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, Jean Valjean was pointing to the gardener's basket leaning in a corner, and saying to her,-- "Listen to me carefully, little Cosette.
