Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading His first shock of apprehension was dissipated almost instantly.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

any thing at all

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading His first shock of apprehension was dissipated almost instantly.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

in an audible manner

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

a line of approach

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

confined by bonds

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

going or extending across a town or city

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading His first shock of apprehension was dissipated almost instantly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

suddenly and rapidly

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading His first shock of apprehension was dissipated almost instantly.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

unpleasantly loud and harsh

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

a descendent or heir

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading His first shock of apprehension was dissipated almost instantly.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

a mass of snow heaped up by the wind

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The man's burden giggled quite audibly as he set her down inside the storm doors.

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

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

travel slowly

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

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

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

the topmost one of two

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

precisely as stated

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading But the first taxi was unable to do anything of the sort, being temporarily though explosively stalled in the drift along the curb.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.

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From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

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

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Whereupon the fare in the second taxi threw open the door and, with an audible imprecation, plunged into the drift, just in time to witness the interesting spectacle of a lady being borne across the snow-piled sidewalk in the arms of a stalwart man; and, as he gazed in amazement, the man and his burden ascended the half-dozen steps leading to the storm-vestibule of the very house to which he himself was bound.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE SCION OF A NEW YORK HOUSE AS Miss Emsdale and Thomas Trotter got down from the taxi, into a huge unbroken snowdrift in front of a house in one of the cross-town streets just off upper Fifth Avenue, a second taxi drew up behind them and barked a raucous command to pull up out of the way.