used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
(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 "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
pleasantly occupied
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
have
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
bewitchinglyadverb
in a bewitching manner
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
buffalo-robed
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From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
chiming
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From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
Duane
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From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, Kathleen!" he exclaimed, hastening forward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Why, Kathleen!" he exclaimed, hastening forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Why, Kathleen!" he exclaimed, hastening forward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
Kathleen
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From this reading "Why, Kathleen!" he exclaimed, hastening forward.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
come together
From this reading "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
a particular point in time
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
plumedadjective
having or covered with or abounding in plumes
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
Identical; not different.
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She bent over and saluted him, demure, amused, bewitchingly pretty in her Isabella bear furs:
sidewaysadverbUS /ˈsaɪdweɪz/
with one side forward or to the front
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
Sleigh-bells
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From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
smokernounUS /ˈsmoʊkər/
a person who smokes tobacco
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
snow-choked
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From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
suit-case
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From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
create by training and teaching
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sleigh-bells sounded near--chiming through the still, cold air; he caught sight of two shadowy restive horses, a gaily plumed sleigh, and, at the same moment, the driver leaned sideways from her buffalo-robed seat, calling out to him by name.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Kathleen!" he exclaimed, hastening forward.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading IN SEARCH OF HERSELF As his train slowed down through the darkness and stopped at the snow-choked station, Duane, carrying suit-case, satchel, and fur coat, swung himself off the icy steps of the smoker and stood for a moment on the platform in the yellow glare of the railway lanterns, looking about him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you really drive down here all alone to meet me?"
