used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
an occurrence of something
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
else
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From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
a young female
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
horsewomannoun
a woman horseman
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
Leslie
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From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
full of life and energy
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
Mattie
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From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
not any; not one
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
Roderick
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From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
RODERICK'S
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From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
in the near future
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But Mrs. Roderick was certain that the missing Molly and Leslie had followed the first party and could give no comfort to anxious Mrs. Ford beyond the statement:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
WATCHERSnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
which person or people
From this reading This being the case, it was next better to lend her pony to that other lively girl who was so like herself.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She was a high-spirited, "wild western" girl, accustomed to obeying little else than her own impulses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had a fine record as a horsewoman and had been disappointed that she could not go with the searching party.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE WATCHERS AT RODERICK'S As soon as Molly and Leslie had ridden away, Mattie Roderick disappeared within her own room and became deaf to all the inquiries made outside her door.
