aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
next to; at the side of
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
give expression to
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
a young female
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
Kendrick
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
not any; not one
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
sidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
Thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
Thorlakson
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From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
timetablenounUS /ˈtaɪmteɪbəl/
a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
train'snounUS /treɪnz/
possessive form of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
look attentively
From this reading His watch told him that the hour was near midnight and in the open timetable beside him he was tracing the train's progress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Outside in the dark the great scenic sweep of northern wilderness was fleeing behind, mile on mile.
WINNIPEGnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WINNIPEG EXPRESS Thirty-six hours later Kendrick, aboard the Winnipeg Express, was rushing westward through the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He figured that they were within half an hour's run of the Thorlakson siding.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The girl had many hours the start of him and no doubt he would find her safe and sound at the section shanty with Mrs. Thorlakson.
