used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
ALICE
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From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
Colston
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From this reading Colston nodded gloomily: "Yes, there's Old Bat.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
cookin
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From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
a young female
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading Colston nodded gloomily: "Yes, there's Old Bat.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
haven't
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From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
he'll
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From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
He's
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From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
Isn't
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From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Colston nodded gloomily: "Yes, there's Old Bat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
Tex
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From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And Old Bat?" she asked, "Isn't there an old half-breed named Bat?"
there's
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From this reading Colston nodded gloomily: "Yes, there's Old Bat.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
at the time that
From this reading He's been cookin' at the home ranch, but when he finds out Tex has blown the outfit I expect he'll light out after him."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALICE TAKES A RIDE The meal proceeded in silence and at its conclusion Alice rose and stood with her hand on the back of her chair.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I think so too," agreed the girl, "I haven't the least doubt in the world that when we reach the ranch it will be to find Old Bat gone."
an affirmative
From this reading Colston nodded gloomily: "Yes, there's Old Bat.
