used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
the state of being absent
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading ADVENTURES OF THE LETTER "U" LEFT TO CONJECTURES.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
chastitynounUS /ˈtʃæstəti/
abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
CONJECTURESnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading ADVENTURES OF THE LETTER "U" LEFT TO CONJECTURES.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
Courfeyrac
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From this reading "He is on duty," Courfeyrac said.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "He is on duty," Courfeyrac said.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
in a gradual manner
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is on duty," Courfeyrac said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
IsolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ADVENTURES OF THE LETTER "U" LEFT TO CONJECTURES.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading ADVENTURES OF THE LETTER "U" LEFT TO CONJECTURES.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
LuxembourgnounUS /ˈlʌksəmbɔːrɡ/
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
Marius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADVENTURES OF THE LETTER "U" LEFT TO CONJECTURES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "He is on duty," Courfeyrac said.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
religionsnounUS /riˈlɪdʒənz/
plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is on duty," Courfeyrac said.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
soul-struggles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADVENTURES OF THE LETTER "U" LEFT TO CONJECTURES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ADVENTURES OF THE LETTER "U" LEFT TO CONJECTURES.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading ADVENTURES OF THE LETTER "U" LEFT TO CONJECTURES.
nonexistent
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
at the time that
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Isolation, separation from everything, pride, independence, a taste for nature, the absence of daily and material labor, the soul-struggles of chastity, and his benevolent ecstasy in the presence of creation, had prepared Marius for that possession which is called passion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A whole month passed, during which Marius went daily to the Luxembourg: when the hour arrived nothing could stop him.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading His reverence for his father had gradually become a religion, and, like all religions, withdrew into the depths of the soul: something was wanting for the foreground, and love came.
