Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A Rencontre in the Gallery.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

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

From this reading "The stupid old fogey!" thought Varbarriere, with a pang, as he revised his toilet hurriedly for the drawing-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

the first light of day

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

well in the past; former

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading "Could that episode be evaded?"

past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading "Could that episode be evaded?"

the organ of sight

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading "The stupid old fogey!" thought Varbarriere, with a pang, as he revised his toilet hurriedly for the drawing-room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading A Rencontre in the Gallery.

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From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "The stupid old fogey!" thought Varbarriere, with a pang, as he revised his toilet hurriedly for the drawing-room.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading A Rencontre in the Gallery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

engage in

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading "The stupid old fogey!" thought Varbarriere, with a pang, as he revised his toilet hurriedly for the drawing-room.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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From this reading A Rencontre in the Gallery.

improved or brought up to date

From this reading "The stupid old fogey!" thought Varbarriere, with a pang, as he revised his toilet hurriedly for the drawing-room.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

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From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading "The stupid old fogey!" thought Varbarriere, with a pang, as he revised his toilet hurriedly for the drawing-room.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

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

From this reading A Rencontre in the Gallery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "The stupid old fogey!" thought Varbarriere, with a pang, as he revised his toilet hurriedly for the drawing-room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "The stupid old fogey!" thought Varbarriere, with a pang, as he revised his toilet hurriedly for the drawing-room.

not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

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

From this reading It was time now; however, that they should make their appearance in the drawing-room; so, for the present, Varbarriere departed.

look attentively

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

at the time that

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

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 He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He reached his dressing-room in an undefined state--a sort of light, not of battle fires, but of the dawn in his perspective; when, all on a sudden, came the image of a white-moustached, white-browed, grim old military man, glancing with a clear, cold eye, that could be cruel, from the first-class carriage window, up and down the platform of a gas-lit station, some hour and a half away from Slowton, and then sternly at his watch.