used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
in actual fact
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
anew
From this reading But at Winnipeg they picked up the trail again.
Alexandra
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From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is that bad news?” asked Clement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at Winnipeg they picked up the trail again.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Is that bad news?” asked Clement.
BanffnounUS /bænf/
a popular vacation spot in the Canadian Rockies
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at Winnipeg they picked up the trail again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
Gatineau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
Heloisenoun
student and mistress and wife of Abelard (circa 1098-1164)
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is that bad news?” asked Clement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
take the midday meal
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading But at Winnipeg they picked up the trail again.
railwaysnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪz/
plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
cut with a saw
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
Siwash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But at Winnipeg they picked up the trail again.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading There was actually nothing fresh concerning the ladies, it was obvious that they had doubled on their tracks in the tangle of railways south of North Bay; that was the first item Gatineau offered as they sat at lunch in the Alexandra Hotel.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading But at Winnipeg they picked up the trail again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But at Winnipeg they picked up the trail again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading I From North Bay to Winnipeg on the run to Banff, Clement was occupied mainly by monotony and his own anxious thoughts regarding Heloise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gatineau heard news from Montreal, and both saw the man with his arm in a sling--Siwash Mike.
