used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
breathing-hole
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From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
dépôt
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From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
being one more than seven
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
one or the other of two
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
half the width of an em
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
Marot
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From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
panier
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From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
prison-van
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From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
saladenoun
a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Five narrow cells ranged along either side of a central aisle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Each had a solitary small, closely shuttered breathing-hole opening outside.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The guard occupied a seat in the aisle near the rear door, from which he could survey the door of every cell.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were eight other occupants of the prison-van besides himself, one of whom was a soldier guard.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
à
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From this reading Jean Marot occupied a cell in a "panier à salade" en route for the dépôt, not so much the worse for his recent exciting experience as at first seemed probable he might be.
