Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BETWEEN FOUR PLANKS.

to speak or reveal information, especially secretly

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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From this reading Who was in the coffin?

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

the inner sense of right and wrong

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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From this reading BETWEEN FOUR PLANKS.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

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

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading BETWEEN FOUR PLANKS.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

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

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He calculated, like Fauchelevent, upon Father Mestienne, and did not suspect the end.

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From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

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

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was, as we know, Jean Valjean, who had so contrived as to be able to live in it, and could almost breathe.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.

which person or people

From this reading Who was in the coffin?

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From this reading It is a strange thing to what an extent security of conscience produces other security; the whole combination premeditated by Valjean had been going on since the previous evening, and was still going on excellently.