from one side of something to the other
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
Alison's
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From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
disorganizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrɡənaɪzd/
lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
FORKSnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
a message received and understood
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
most important element
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
no person; not anyone
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
not one, and not any
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
cut with a saw
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading For the most part the stores were shut, and Main Street was quiet but for the groups at the doors of the large hotels.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Kit saw his polite inquiries bored her, but she haughtily indicated the telegraph office, and when he sent off Alison’s message they started for the town.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
west-bound
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From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The night was hot, the pavements were wet, and thunder clouds rolled across the moon.
at the time that
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading THE ROAD FORKS Winnipeg station was crowded by dejected emigrants.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The broken line had disorganized the traffic and nobody knew when the west-bound trains would start, but the fashionable young woman at the information office thought none would go for two or three hours.
