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Chapter CCLXXXIV
Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance. All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant. This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces. These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand. Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.”
not friendly or close
From this reading “All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.”
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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 This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
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From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
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From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
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From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
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From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
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From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
not friendly or close
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
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From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
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From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
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From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
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From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
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From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras felt attacked by that impatience which seizes on strong souls on the threshold of redoubtable events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These fifty men were waiting for sixty thousand.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night was fully come, nothing made its appearance.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All that they heard was confused noises, and at intervals, fusillades; but these were rare, badly sustained and distant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This respite, which was thus prolonged, was a sign that the Government was taking its time, and collecting its forces.
