Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BETWEEN FOUR PLANKS.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

extremely well

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading BETWEEN FOUR PLANKS.

the act of departing

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

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

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading BETWEEN FOUR PLANKS.

characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

not in physical motion

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

a special situation

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

which person or people

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.