Chapter IV

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

anew

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

(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 Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

move towards

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Eaton took care to avoid the Dorne party in the diner.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

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

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

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

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Eaton took care to avoid the Dorne party in the diner.

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

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

a thin layer covering something

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

made dim or less bright

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)

From this reading Eaton took care to avoid the Dorne party in the diner.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

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

From this reading Eaton took care to avoid the Dorne party in the diner.

increase twofold

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

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

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

divisible by two

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

give expression to

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

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

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

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 Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

in a monotonous manner

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Eaton took care to avoid the Dorne party in the diner.

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 Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

in the near future

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

getting something back again

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

planned or scheduled for some certain time or times

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

in constant agitation

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

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

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

not in physical motion

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Presently all became black outside the windows, and the passengers from the rear cars filed forward to the dining car and then back to their places again.

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

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

accumulating and becoming more intense

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

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

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Eaton took care to avoid the Dorne party in the diner.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

up to a particular time

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

precisely as stated

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

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

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading TRUCE The Eastern Express, mantled in a seething whirl of snow, but still maintaining very nearly its scheduled time and even regaining a few lost minutes from hour to hour as, now well past the middle of the State, it sped on across the flatter country in its approach to the mountains, proceeded monotonously through the afternoon.

a Caucasian

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

the direction from which the wind is coming

From this reading Eaton watched the chill of the snow battle against the warmth of the double windows on the windward side of the car, until finally it conquered and the windows became--as he knew the rest of the outside of the cars must have been long before--merely a wall of white.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading This coating, thickening steadily with the increasing severity of the storm as they approached the Rockies, dimmed the afternoon daylight within the car to dusk.