Chapter XXIV · Adele Lambert

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

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

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

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

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

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

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From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

informal intensifiers

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

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

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

set up or found

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

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From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

in a willing manner

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

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

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

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

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

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

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

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

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

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

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

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 Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

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

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

on one occasion

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

and nothing more

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

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

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

coated with paint

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

members of a governing board

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

cut with a saw

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

estrangement from god

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

with low volume

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

extremely well

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

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

From this reading Cigar in mouth, Gavrolles strolled leisurely along the streets in the direction of Regent Circus.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

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

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

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

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Painted and bedizened creatures, fluttering gladly in the gaslight; some faint and feeble, as if already scorched with the destroying flame; others splendidly merry, with the new flush of the infernal brightness upon them; many beautiful beyond measure, with faces as pure and sweet as those of little children that know not sin.

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

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

From this reading Bright jets of gas were flaming over the Criterion Restaurant, the night houses on every side were opening their foul jaws, and from the darkness of every street and lane were fluttering forth the moths of night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

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

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.

which person or people

From this reading With the smile and swagger of one who knew his company, Gavrolles made his way from group to group, accosted from time to time by some passing figure, and more than once plucked softly by the sleeve.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Arrived in Waterloo Place he found the pavement thronged with those painted faces, “Which only smile by night beneath the gas, and saw what, to a man with any pity in his soul, is the saddest sight beneath the sun.