Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

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

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

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

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

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

From this reading HOW HE DID IT.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

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

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

only a very short time before

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

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

From this reading HOW HE DID IT.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

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From this reading HOW HE DID IT.

having an unpleasant smell

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

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

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW HE DID IT.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

and nothing more

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

and nothing more

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

on the contrary

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?

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

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

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

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

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

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

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

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

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

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

having come into contact

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

precisely as stated

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading These were very small, round, and smooth, and with a rather wan blush confessed to more than one of the senses that they had seen better days.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

at the time that

From this reading Ristofalo and Richling had hardly separated, when it occurred to the latter that the Italian had first touched him from behind.

in or at the place that

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The facts were these: about an hour before the time when Richling omitted to apply for employment in the ill-smelling store in Tchoupitoulas street, Mr. Raphael Ristofalo halted in front of the same place,--which appeared small and slovenly among its more pretentious neighbors,--and stepped just inside the door to where stood a single barrel of apples,--a fruit only the earliest varieties of which were beginning to appear in market.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had Ristofalo recognized him with his back turned, or had he seen him earlier and followed him?