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Chapter XXXI
HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP." One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him. On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression. Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again. "Show him in," he said.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.”
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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 On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
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From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
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From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
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From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
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From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
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From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
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From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
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From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
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From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
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From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading HOW "JEAN" MAY BECOME "CHAMP."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Show him in," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Show him in," he said.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since the guard-room adventure Javert had avoided him more than ever, and M. Madeleine had not seen him again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On hearing this name pronounced, M. Madeleine could not refrain from a disagreeable impression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
at the time that
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One morning M. Madeleine was in his study, engaged in settling some pressing mayoralty matters, in case he decided on the journey to Montfermeil, when he was told that Inspector Javert wished to speak with him.
