used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading JONDRETTE ALMOST CRIES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
clothing in general
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading JONDRETTE ALMOST CRIES.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
opinion or judgment
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
the act of departing
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
JONDRETTE
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From this reading JONDRETTE ALMOST CRIES.
lamentableadjectiveUS /ləˈmentəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
Leblanc
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From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
new-comers
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From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
not any; not one
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
overwhelmsverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmz/
third-person singular of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
express in words
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
only a very short time before
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
term of address for a man
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Our angelic benefactor overwhelms us," Jondrette said, bowing to the ground; then, bending down to the ear of his elder daughter, he added in a hurried whisper, while the two visitors were examining this lamentable interior,-- "Did I not say so,--clothes, but no money?
which person or people
From this reading The garret was so dark that persons who came into it felt much as if they were going into a cellar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two new-comers, therefore, advanced with some degree of hesitation, scarce distinguishing the vague forms around them, while they were perfectly seen and examined by the eyes of the denizens in the attic, who were accustomed to this gloom.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading M. Leblanc walked up to Father Jondrette, with his sad and gentle smile, and said,-- "You will find in this parcel, sir, new apparel, woollen stockings, and blankets."
