jar
/d͡ʒɑɹ/ nom C2En français : grincement, secousse, choc
- A clashing or discordant set of sounds, particularly with a quivering or vibrating quality.
- A quivering or vibrating movement or sensation resulting from something being shaken or struck.
- A sense of alarm or dismay.
- The effect of something contradictory or discordant; a clash.
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Dans la bibliothèque
She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed; it was labelled “ORANGE MARMALADE”, but to her great disappointment it was empty: she did not like to drop the jar for fear of killing somebody underneath, so managed to put it into one of the cupboards as she fell past it.
A NUMBER of Flies were attracted to a jar of honey which had been overturned in a housekeeper’s room, and placing their feet in it, ate greedily.
The head was lying a little clear of the water jar, under the curve of it; and, as his teeth met, Rikki braced his back against the bulge of the red earthenware to hold down the head.
As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened; and Toto put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally.
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