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Chapter CCXXIX
It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census. All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain. Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count. If combatants are required, they must be provided. It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “If combatants are required, they must be provided.”
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading “It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If combatants are required, they must be provided.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
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From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
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From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
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From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
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From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
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From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
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From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
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From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
not any; not one
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If combatants are required, they must be provided.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about this epoch that Enjolras, in view of a possible catastrophe, instituted a kind of mysterious census.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were present at a secret meeting at the Café Musain.
in or at the place that
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It can do no harm to have something with which to strike.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras said, mixing his words with a few half-enigmatical but significant metaphors:— “It is proper that we should know where we stand and on whom we may count.
