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 A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

(of a current) reversing direction

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

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

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

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

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

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

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

at right angles to the center line of a ship

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

-ing form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

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

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

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

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

mark as different

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

many and different

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

a young female

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

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

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

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

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

the French national anthem

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

the force of workers available

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

a ray of moonlight

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

in motion

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

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From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

full and loud and deep

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

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

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At certain moments she fancied they were not of themselves moving, that they were really being carried away by the force of the “Marseillaise,” by that hoarse, sonorous chant.

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

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

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

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

a heavy rain

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading She could not distinguish any conversation, she heard but a continuous volume of sound, alternating from bass to shrill notes, as piercing as nails driven into one’s flesh.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

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

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

which person or people

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A strange intoxication emanated from those men, who themselves were inebriated with clamour, courage, and confidence.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To avoid slipping down the incline she clung to the young man’s neck.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Those beings, seen athwart a moonbeam, those youths and those men in their prime, those old people brandishing strange weapons and dressed in the most diverse costumes, from working smock to middle class overcoat, those endless rows of heads, which the hour and the circumstances endowed with an expression of fanatical energy and enthusiasm, gradually appeared to the girl like a whirling, impetuous torrent.