Chapter IV

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

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

later than; following

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

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

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

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

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

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From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

clothing in general

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

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From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

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

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

for the reason that

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

plural of “champ” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

clothing in general

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

delicately beautiful

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

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

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

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

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

one or the other of two

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

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

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

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From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

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

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

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From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

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

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

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

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

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

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

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From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

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

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

a short coat

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

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From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

staying power

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

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

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

engage in

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

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From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

occurring from time to time

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

held or filled or in use

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

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

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

and nothing more

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

a dough of flour and water and shortening

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

approval to do something

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

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From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

past form of “prize” — hold dear

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

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From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

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From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

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From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

a person who receives something

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

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

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

only a very short time before

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

have in common

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

refrain from harming

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

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From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

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From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

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

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

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

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

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

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But the permission to go alone was so rare that it was scarcely obtained in a twelvemonth, and then only when the goodwife was so occupied that she could not spare the time either to make or to fetch some dainty for the dinner of Jacques des Horloges.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

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

From this reading THE PASTRY SHOP ON THE RUE DES PETITS CHAMPS IT was one of Péron’s few privileges to pay an occasional visit to the pastry shop of his friend Archambault.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But it was only a few weeks after Père Antoine’s evening visit that one of these rare opportunities presented itself, and little Péron trotted off as fast as his sturdy legs could carry him to the Rue des Petits Champs.

at the time that

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

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

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was clad in his every-day clothes, and his taffety jacket was beginning to show threadbare spots at the elbows; but his apparel did not disguise the child’s native grace, and his dark eyes shone with happiness.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A privilege which he prized most highly when he could go without Madame Michel, because he was then certain to be the recipient of various little gifts of sweetmeats, of which he did not receive so large a share in her presence.