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Chapter XXV
THE MAN WITH THE BELL. Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver. This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs." The man started and raised his eyes. "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.”
during the time that
From this reading “Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.”
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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 man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
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From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BELL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
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From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
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From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
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From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man started and raised his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
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From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
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From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BELL.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
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From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man started and raised his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man started and raised his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BELL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This man was looking down, and did not see him coming, and in a few strides Jean Valjean was by his side, and addressed him with the cry, "One hundred francs."
during the time that
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jean Valjean walked straight up to the man whom he saw in the garden, and while doing so took from his pocket the rouleau of silver.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BELL.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "One hundred francs to be gained," Jean Valjean continued, "if you will find me a shelter for this night."
