Chapter XV

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

plural of “actress” — a female actor

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

later than; following

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

although

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

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

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

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From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

fearless and daring

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

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From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

having a hard nonresonant metallic sound

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

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

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

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

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

the act of discovering something

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

look down on with disdain

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

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

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

in tiny pieces

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

set up or found

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

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From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

a state of high honor

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

and nothing more

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

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

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

staying power

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

be amazed at

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

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From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

on one occasion

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

and nothing more

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

above and across; more than

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

look furtively

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a human being

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

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From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

do one's shopping

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

plural of “streamer” — light that streams

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

push forcefully

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

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

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

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

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory

From this reading But Maître Picard was not the only person in the establishment thus finely arrayed, for his Gascon lodger, Jean Blacquart, appeared in a military costume of great effect, albeit it had been evidently made for one of larger proportions, and the long rapier pertaining to it somewhat interfered with the free progress of the wearer.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

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

From this reading The gossips of the Rue de la Harpe and Rue des Mathurins were well aware of the cause of this unwonted excitement.

at the time that

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

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From this reading In fact, for once Maître Picard had completely eclipsed the glory of the large red tin hat, with the bright pendants that hung over his door, and had whilom formed the object of the students’ attack.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

which person or people

From this reading But when the weapon got between his legs, and threatened to trip him up, Jean kicked it on one side with great disdain, and strode up and down the shop, with the blade clanking at his heels, as though he had just thrust it through the bodies of a score of stalwart antagonists, and was waiting to see who would be bold enough to come forward next.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading VERSAILLES--THE RIVAL ACTRESSES--THE DISCOVERY Any one whom business or leisure had taken into the abode of Maître Picard one fine morning, a short time after his affair with the students, would have found the little _chapelier_ in a wondrous state of flurry and importance; whilst his best costume was so covered with knots of ribbons and floating streamers, fixed to every available part, that he was a perfect marvel to look at as he paraded about his shop, and attracted a crowd of _gamins_ to peep at him through the wares in the window.