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Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart. "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou. "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face. "Ah! I know, you are crying for joy!"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know, you are crying for joy!"”
no person; not anyone
From this reading “"When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.”
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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 Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
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From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
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From this reading "Ah!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
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From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
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From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
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From this reading "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face.
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From this reading "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face.
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From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
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From this reading "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
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From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
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From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
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From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
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From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
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From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know, you are crying for joy!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
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From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know, you are crying for joy!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
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From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
at the time that
From this reading Lucien kissed them; for when joy overflows like a torrent flood, we are fain to pour it out into a friend's heart.
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From this reading "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When an author is intoxicated with success, he will hug his porter if there is nobody else on hand," according to Bixiou.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, darling, why are you crying?" he said, looking into Eve's face.
