6
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From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
battuenoun
a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
bludgeons
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From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
Bugeaud
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From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
Cadran
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From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
carbines
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From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
Cité
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From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
being joined in close association
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
daggersnounUS /ˈdæɡərz/
plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
increase twofold
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
du
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From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading EXPLANATION.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
Gisquet
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From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
and nothing more
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
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 Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
a particular point in time
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
having a point
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
sewer-men
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From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
sewersnounUS /ˈsuːərz/
plural of “sewer” — a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
squadsnounUS /skwɑːdz/
plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
subwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
possessing sweep
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three squads of agents and sewer-men explored the subway of Paris,--the first the right bank, the second the left bank, and the third the Cité.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
Valjean
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From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the day of June 6 a battue of the sewers was ordered, for it was feared lest the conquered should fly to them as a refuge, and Prefect Gisquet ordered occult Paris to be searched, while General Bugeaud swept public Paris,--a double connected operation, which required a double strategy of the public force, represented above by the army and beneath by the police.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading This round had just inspected the winding gallery and three blind alleys which are under the Rue du Cadran.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The agents were armed with carbines, bludgeons, swords, and daggers, and what was at this moment pointed at Jean Valjean was the lantern of the round of the right bank.
