Chapter XIII

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

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

Having no one else present.

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

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From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading THE FORCED FRIENDSHIP.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading THE FORCED FRIENDSHIP.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

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

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

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

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

immediately past

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

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

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

according to the clock

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

held or filled or in use

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

on one occasion

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

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

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

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

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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

From this reading THE FORCED FRIENDSHIP.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

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

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

the topmost one of two

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

under normal conditions

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading All at once a loud and shrill voice was heard calling from the upper part of the house, exclaiming, in tones which reechoed down the staircase:

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

From this reading At the time mentioned, the conscientious and indefatigable M. Pipelet sat alone in his lodge, occupied in repairing the boot which had, more than once, fallen from his hand during Cabrion's last attack; the physiognomy of the delicate-minded porter was dejected, and exhibited a more than usually melancholy air.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.

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

From this reading We shall now conduct the reader to the house in the Rue du Temple, about three o'clock on the day in which M. d'Harville terminated his existence.