Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

later than; following

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

anew

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

(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 Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

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

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

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

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

plural of “berth” — a job in an organization

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

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From this reading Nearly all the passengers had now breakfasted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

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

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

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

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

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From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

the first light of day

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

made dim or less bright

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

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From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

apart from; not including

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

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

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

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

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

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

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

immediately past

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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 Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

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

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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

From this reading Nearly all the passengers had now breakfasted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

and nothing more

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

in an open way

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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 THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

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 Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

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

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

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

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

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

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

capable of being apprehended or understood

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

(of a bed) not having the sheets and blankets set in order

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

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

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Connery, therefore, took a seat in the diner, breakfasted leisurely and after finishing, went forward to see what messages had been received as to the relieving snow-plows.

at the time that

From this reading Connery had passed through the Pullmans several times during the morning--first in the murk of the dawn before the dimmed lamps in the cars had been extinguished; again later, when the passengers had been getting up; and a third time after all the passengers had left their berths except Dorne, and after nearly all the berths had been unmade and the bedding packed away behind the panels overhead.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Each time he passed, Connery had seen the hand which hung out into the aisle from between the curtains; but the only definite thought that came to him was that Dorne was a sound sleeper.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE HAND IN THE AISLE The man whose interest in the passenger in Section Three of the last sleeper was most definite and understandable and, therefore, most openly acute, was Conductor Connery.