Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

in addition

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

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

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

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

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

a room used for dining

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

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

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

-ing form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

destroyed or killed

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

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

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

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

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

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From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

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

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

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

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

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

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

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

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Putting the can upon the table, he took up a lamp and went to the door.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

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

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

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From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

a particular point in time

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

get by special effort

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Putting the can upon the table, he took up a lamp and went to the door.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

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

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

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From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

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

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

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

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

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From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Putting the can upon the table, he took up a lamp and went to the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

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

From this reading THE SWORD OF ROCROY Citizen St. Hilaire had just come in from making a few purchases at the baker's shop in the Rue des Mathurins.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

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

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Putting the can upon the table, he took up a lamp and went to the door.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Putting the can upon the table, he took up a lamp and went to the door.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Putting the can upon the table, he took up a lamp and went to the door.

precisely as stated

From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

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

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Putting the can upon the table, he took up a lamp and went to the door.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

at the time that

From this reading Returning to his small apartment at the top of the house, he threw off his wet cloak and was on the point of extracting from his pocket a little can of cream, when a knock sounded at the door of the chamber which served him for sitting-room, dining-room, and library.

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

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

a Caucasian

From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.

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From this reading As Citizen St. Hilaire was very particular about his coffee and always liked to have a certain choice loaf that Jules, the baker in the Rue des Mathurins, made to perfection late every afternoon, he had braved the wind and rain of a stormy January evening, and gone out to procure his next morning's repast.

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From this reading Shortly after dusk that evening he had recalled to mind that he was without the gill of cream for his next morning's coffee, and also that the small white loaf which formed a part of his breakfast was at that moment reposing crisp and warm on the counter of the baker's shop a few doors distant.