Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

in an entertaining and amusing manner

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

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

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

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

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

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

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

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

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

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From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

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

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

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

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

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

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

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

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

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

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

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

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

immediately past

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

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 GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

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

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

a form of address for a man

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

moving toward the north

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

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

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

on one occasion

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

a course of conduct

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

in the near future

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

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From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

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

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

cut with a saw

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

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From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

reflecting light

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

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

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

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

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

without speaking

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

impressive in appearance

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

confined on all sides

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

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

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now appeared long rows of mansions, fronting on the lake, their amusingly narrow and inadequate grounds backing out upon the dusty roadway with its continual traffic of long, shiny and ofttimes vulgar cars.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

having come into contact

From this reading His chauffeur once more touched his hat, as he saw the hat of Mr. Rawn, so much taller and shinier than his own.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

up to a particular time

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

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

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

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

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

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

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

From this reading Surrounded by a large and somewhat vulgar throng of similarly large and shiny cars, it floated on, steadily, almost silently, until most of the noises and the odors of the city were left behind; until at last the blue of the great lake showed upon the right hand through ranks of thin and straggling trees, supported by a thin and sandy soil.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Threading its path through the crowded traffic of the side streets, the car presently turned up the long northbound artery of the great western city.

at the time that

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GRAYSTONE HALL I Mr. Rawn's long and shiny car was waiting for him when he stepped with stately dignity down the broad stair of the National Union Club.