Chapter XI

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

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

later than; following

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

anew

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

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

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

strike violently

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

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From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

the act of closing something

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

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

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

a wide scope

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

to certain extent or degree

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

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

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

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From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

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

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

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

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

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

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

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

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

plural of “routine” — an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

from appearances alone

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

without speaking

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

fitting closely

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

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

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

confined on all sides

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

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

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

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

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

in the direction of

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

create by training and teaching

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

showing no emotion

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

up to a particular time

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

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

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

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

From this reading The agent disappeared into the station, closing the waiting room door behind him with a most inhospitable-sounding _bang_.

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

From this reading CAMP RESTHERE Three boys descended from the afternoon train, dragging after them duffle bags, blanket rolls and bundles until, as the four-car train took up its slow and seemingly painful journey again, they were fairly surrounded.

a Caucasian

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

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 Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leaving his companions on guard Hal Norwin followed, directing his steps toward a rambling white building with blue doors and window frames bearing the faded legend “Timkins’ Livery Stable.”

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The half dozen witnesses of the exciting event surveyed the three arrivals silently, unblinkingly for a space and then returned to the interrupted routines of their lives, dispersing at various angles across the snowy expanse that represented North Pemberton’s principal business street.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading Bert Madden yawned and then settled his chin more snugly into the upturned collar of his mackinaw.