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Chapter XVII
FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now! On wid yez. We’ve no time to lose, on the U. Pay.” It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron. Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!”
a route or signs showing the way someone went
From this reading “It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.”
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From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
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From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
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From this reading FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
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From this reading FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!
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From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
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From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
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From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
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From this reading FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
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From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
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From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
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From this reading We’ve no time to lose, on the U. Pay.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
not any; not one
From this reading We’ve no time to lose, on the U. Pay.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On wid yez.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We’ve no time to lose, on the U. Pay.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We’ve no time to lose, on the U. Pay.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FAST TIME DOWN ECHO CANYON “ALL aboard, now!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We’ve no time to lose, on the U. Pay.”
a route or signs showing the way someone went
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We’ve no time to lose, on the U. Pay.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of Paddy Miles, construction boss, and also the present “conductor” of the construction-train about to answer a hurry call sent up to Wasatch station from end o’ track, for ties and iron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We’ve no time to lose, on the U. Pay.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On wid yez.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wasatch station, at mile-post 966, had marked end o’ track on New Year’s Day, this 1869.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On wid yez.
