Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

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

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

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

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

a female human offspring

From this reading What a famous match his daughter will be!”

having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

fill with distaste

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

increase twofold

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

a numbered list

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

extremely pleasing

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading What a famous match his daughter will be!”

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From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

involving financial matters

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

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

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

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

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

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

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

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

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

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

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

protection against future loss

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

not capable of being surmounted or overcome

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

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From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading What a famous match his daughter will be!”

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

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

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

not any; not one

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

and nothing more

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

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

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

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From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

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

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

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

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

having or denoting a high range

From this reading Dazzled by the mere enumeration of those fabulous sums, “I should not be a bit surprised,” said the others, “to see Favoral double and treble his fortune.

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

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

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

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a famous match his daughter will be!”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Alas! never had Mlle. Gilberte felt in her heart so much hatred and disgust for that money, the only thought, the sole subject of conversation, of those around her,--for that cursed money which had risen like an insurmountable obstacle between Marius and herself.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading What a famous match his daughter will be!”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He pretended that the enormous indemnity to be paid to the Prussians would necessitate an enormous movement of capital, financial combinations, a loan, and that so many millions could not be handled without allowing a few little millions to fall into intelligent pockets.

but in spite of that

From this reading For two weeks past, the communications had been completely restored; and there was as yet no sign of M. de Tregars.