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To the Front: A Sequel to Cadet Days
To the Front: A Sequel to Cadet Days

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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"I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.
There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.
He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.
He did not wish to know them.
They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

To the Front: A Sequel to Cadet Days

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of To the Front: A Sequel to Cadet Days is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.
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There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.
/ðer hæd ˈrɪli bɪn noʊ ˈriːzən waɪ ˈɡreɪəm ʃʊd stɑːp ˈoʊvər æt ˈdenvər/
Line 3
He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.
/hiː nuː nʌn ʌv ðə əˈfɪʃəlz ʌv ðə ˈsɪlvər ʃiːld ðer ˈrezɪdənt/
Line 4
He did not wish to know them.
/hiː dɪd nɑːt wɪʃ tuː noʊ ðem/
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They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

bulwark noun US /ˈbʊlwərk/

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading “"I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.”

Colorado noun US /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading “"I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.”

conspired verb US /kənˈspaɪərd/

past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading “They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.”

Denver noun US /ˈdenvər/

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading “"I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.”

resident adjective US /ˈrezɪdənt/

living in a particular place

From this reading “He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.”

tortuous adjective US /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/

highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

From this reading “"I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.”

Transcontinental adjective US /ˌtrænzkɑːntɪˈnentəl/

spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent

From this reading “"I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.”

watershed noun US /ˈwɔːtərʃed/

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

From this reading “"I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.”

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7.30

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From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

Argenta

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

climbverbUS /klaɪm/

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/

past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not wish to know them.

doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/

without doubt; certainly

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

I'M

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

knewverbUS /nuː/

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 He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not wish to know them.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not wish to know them.

NOWadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

READYadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.

residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/

living in a particular place

From this reading He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.

ShieldnounUS /ʃiːld/

a protective covering or structure

From this reading He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.

SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading He knew none of the officials of the Silver Shield there resident.

sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

stopverbUS /stɑːp/

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.

swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/

in a swift manner

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He did not wish to know them.

tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/

highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

TranscontinentaladjectiveUS /ˌtrænzkɑːntɪˈnentəl/

spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

watershednounUS /ˈwɔːtərʃed/

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/

toward the west

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There had really been no reason why Graham should stop over at Denver.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He did not wish to know them.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had doubtless conspired with their associates at Argenta to "squeeze out" his father and friends.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I'M READY NOW" There was no other train over the Transcontinental, westward, before 7.30 A.M. They had reached Denver by the Pacific express, and in five minutes the sleeper in which the two had journeyed from Chicago would be whirling swiftly away for "The Springs" before beginning the long, tortuous climb over the huge bulwark between them and the watershed of the great Colorado beyond.

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