used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
equally
From this reading He sat motionless, heedless alike of the noise and the stillness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
Cary
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From this reading Once he thought of Cary, and his face changed swiftly.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Once he thought of Cary, and his face changed swiftly.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Once he thought of Cary, and his face changed swiftly.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading He sat motionless, heedless alike of the noise and the stillness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once he thought of Cary, and his face changed swiftly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
come together
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
not in physical motion
From this reading He sat motionless, heedless alike of the noise and the stillness.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he thought of Cary, and his face changed swiftly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
in a serious manner
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading He sat motionless, heedless alike of the noise and the stillness.
move an implement through
From this reading The noise of the passing carriages and the stir of the passing crowd crept in to meet the silence of the empty reading room.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
in a swift manner
From this reading Once he thought of Cary, and his face changed swiftly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Once he thought of Cary, and his face changed swiftly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went over to the window and sat down in a big chair and leaned forward, still looking out.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Stewart looked up from the letter, toward the window and the street—seriously.
