used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
(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 Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
aux
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From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
BRINKnounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading THE EXTREME BRINK.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
the act of burning something
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
Chanvrerie
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From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
Eustache
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From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
divisible by two
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading THE EXTREME BRINK.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
a quick look
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
Marché
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From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
Marius
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From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
not in physical motion
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
Poirées
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From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
Prêcheurs
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From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
St
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From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXTREME BRINK.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading It seemed as if the frozen peace of the tomb had issued from the ground and spread over the sky.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was the reflection of the torch burning on the Corinth barricade, and Marius walked toward that ruddy hue; it led him to the Marché aux Poirées, and he caught a glimpse of the Rue des Prêcheurs, into which he turned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marius had reached the markets; there all was calmer, darker, and even more motionless than in the neighboring streets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A ruddy tinge, however, brought out from the black background the tall roofs of the houses which barred the Rue de la Chanvrerie on the side of St. Eustache.
