used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “Then you must act,” uttered Mlle. Gilberte resolutely.
in addition
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Then, “It is my duty,” he proceeded, “to conceal nothing from you.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
Costeclar's
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From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Then, “It is my duty,” he proceeded, “to conceal nothing from you.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, “It is my duty,” he proceeded, “to conceal nothing from you.
Gilberte
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From this reading “Then you must act,” uttered Mlle. Gilberte resolutely.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The task is a heavy one.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
a message received and understood
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, “It is my duty,” he proceeded, “to conceal nothing from you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, “It is my duty,” he proceeded, “to conceal nothing from you.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
Marius
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From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
Mlle
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From this reading “Then you must act,” uttered Mlle. Gilberte resolutely.
a particular point in time
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Then you must act,” uttered Mlle. Gilberte resolutely.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Then, “It is my duty,” he proceeded, “to conceal nothing from you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The task is a heavy one.
persecutionsnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃəns/
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Then, “It is my duty,” he proceeded, “to conceal nothing from you.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading “Then you must act,” uttered Mlle. Gilberte resolutely.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
express in words
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
not in physical motion
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The task is a heavy one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then you must act,” uttered Mlle. Gilberte resolutely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
communicated in words
From this reading “Then you must act,” uttered Mlle. Gilberte resolutely.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The same good luck that enabled me to deliver you of M. Costeclar’s persecutions, also placed in my hands the most valuable information.”
