used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
any person at all
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As he approached the boulevards he felt somebody pull gently at his mantle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he approached the boulevards he felt somebody pull gently at his mantle.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
boulevardsnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrdz/
plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading As he approached the boulevards he felt somebody pull gently at his mantle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
Carreaux
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From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
CHAUDOREILLE
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From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
having made preparations
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
a boy or man
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As he approached the boulevards he felt somebody pull gently at his mantle.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
set up or found
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As he approached the boulevards he felt somebody pull gently at his mantle.
the act of departing
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
coins made of gold
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
jingonoun
an extreme bellicose nationalist
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
and nothing more
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
a unit of instruction
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
a female domestic
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading As he approached the boulevards he felt somebody pull gently at his mantle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
ogling
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From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
Petits
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From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading As he approached the boulevards he felt somebody pull gently at his mantle.
pusillanimousadjectiveUS /pjuːsəˈlænəməs/
lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
Saint-Germain
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From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
Saint-Laurent
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From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
skittlesnounUS /ˈskɪtəlz/
a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
a person, without saying who
From this reading As he approached the boulevards he felt somebody pull gently at his mantle.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
in the direction of
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The pusillanimous fellow started with fright, but on turning his head he perceived an old servant maid, and seeing he had nothing to fear he put his hand on his sword, and cried loudly,-- "By jingo!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Following his custom, Chaudoreille walked with his nose in the air, ogling from one side to the other; his left hand on his hip, and his right hand caressing his mustache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
which person or people
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was just coming from the Saint-Germain fair, where he had not on this occasion found anybody disposed to receive a lesson in skittles, and he was going towards the Saint-Laurent fair, hoping that fortune would be somewhat more favorable to him in the latter haunt.
but in spite of that
From this reading A DAY WITH CHAUDOREILLE Chaudoreille, who had not yet received the two pieces of gold which the barber had promised him found himself in his usual penniless condition as he went one fine morning down the Rue des Petits Carreaux.
