Chapter XX

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

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

anew

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

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

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading HE TOO BEARS HIS CROSS.

form a curve

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

travel across or pass over

From this reading HE TOO BEARS HIS CROSS.

a slight wetness

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

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From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

one or the other of two

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

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

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

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

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

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

From this reading HE TOO BEARS HIS CROSS.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

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

From this reading HE TOO BEARS HIS CROSS.

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

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

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

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

march in a procession

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

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

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

a particular point in time

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

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

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

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

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading HE TOO BEARS HIS CROSS.

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

From this reading The dampness of the stones and of the flooring rendered them bad supports, either for the hand or the foot, and he tottered in the hideous dungheap of the city.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

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

From this reading Jean Valjean had resumed his march, and had not stopped again.

third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Jean Valjean was compelled to stoop so as not to dash Marius against the roof, and was forced at each moment to bend down, then draw himself up and incessantly feel the wall.

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

From this reading This march grew more and more laborious, for the level of these passages varies; the average height is about five feet six inches, and was calculated for a man's stature.