horsecar

* The parallel passage in Frederick's notes reads as follows: "On the way [from Newburyport to Amesbury via horsecar] you saw sturgeons leap out of river — they were 3 – 4 feet long — all covered with knobs."

'Cheever: A Life' 2009

The walk home was going to be torturous unless the horsecar headed out was less crowded.

Firehorse Diane Lee Wilson 2006

More than anybody else, probably, I wanted the horsecar to appear, if only to prove that the horses were all right.

Firehorse Diane Lee Wilson 2006

But Mother had said to take the horsecar and, well, where horses were involved, who was I to argue?

Firehorse Diane Lee Wilson 2006

Mr. Stead entertained us with tidbits of gossip about the wealthy occupants, and I felt rather grand just trotting by such luxury, especially when we passed a public horsecar.

Firehorse Diane Lee Wilson 2006

The horsecar turned around and rolled back to the other end of the track, with Father still in the front seat, fuming and demanding to be delivered to his destination.

Firehorse Diane Lee Wilson 2006

"Me," said Sergeant Velie gloomily, "I wouldn't give a plugged horsecar token for that dame's chances of getting back to New York with a whole hide."

Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2004

"Me," said Sergeant Velie gloomily, "I wouldn't give a plugged horsecar token for that dame's chances of getting back to New York with a whole hide."

Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2004

They soon found themselves in Montgomery Street, where a great crowd was collected; the side-walks, street, horsecar rails, the shop-doors, the windows of the houses, and even the roofs, were full of people.

Around the World in 80 Days 2003

Twice a horsecar passed but I was keeping off them now; I wanted to be ready to move in any of four directions.

Time and Again Finney, Jack 1995