used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
anew
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
aslantadverb
over or across in a slanting direction
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
craft-swarming
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From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
Dolores
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From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
fastidiouslyadverb
in a fastidious and painstaking manner
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
a boy or man
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
enclose with a fence
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
GantrynounUS /ˈɡæntri/
a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
a long fixed look
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
ingratiatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
capable of winning favor
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
immediately past
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
MackinawnounUS /ˈmækənɔː/
a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
engage in
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
OTHERS
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From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
out-pouring
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From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He raised his hat, and at the girl's curt nod of recognition, hastened through the gate for a more intimate greeting.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
sauntering
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From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
moving very fast
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
very small
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
create by training and teaching
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
train-platform
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From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
look attentively
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She brought up in an empty corner of the iron fence, close beside the exit gate through which passengers were hurrying from the last train that had arrived.
which person or people
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Her velvety black eyes flashed an eager glance at the out-pouring stream, perceived a Mackinaw jacket, and turned to make swift comparison of the depot clock and the tiny bracelet watch on her slender wrist.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading THE EARL AND THE OTHERS Miss Dolores Gantry shook the snow from her furs, and with the graceful assurance of a yacht running aslant a craft-swarming harbor, cut into the crowd that surged through the Union Station.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As she again looked up she met the ardent gaze and ingratiating smile of an elegant young man who was sauntering up the train-platform to the exit gate, fastidiously apart from his fellow passengers.
