Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

later than; following

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

anew

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

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

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

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

From this reading STRATEGY AND TACTICS.

plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

a female human offspring

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

divisible by two

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

the act of departing

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

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

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

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

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

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

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

heighten or intensify

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

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

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

and nothing more

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

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 She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

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From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

a public toilet for men

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

being perceived or observed

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

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

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

a particular situation

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading STRATEGY AND TACTICS.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading STRATEGY AND TACTICS.

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

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading The door of the garret was suddenly opened, and the elder daughter appeared on the threshold.

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

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading She came in, shut the door after her, stopped to catch breath, for she was panting, and then cried, with an expression of triumph and joy,-- "He is coming!"

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

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She had on her feet clumsy men's shoes covered with mud, which had even plashed her red ankles, and she was covered with an old ragged cloak, which Marius had not noticed an hour previously, and which she had probably left at his door in order to inspire greater sympathy, and put on again when she went out.

at the time that

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marius, with an aching heart, was just going to descend from the species of observatory which he had improvised, when a noise attracted his attention and made him remain at his post.