Chapter I

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From this reading 114 "I'll show you!"

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

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From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

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From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

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

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

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From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

(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 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

with one leg on each side

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

an agent who conducts an auction

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

next to; at the side of

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

lacking funds

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

in a gradual manner

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

a young female

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

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

From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

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

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

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From this reading 114 "I'll show you!"

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

by chance

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

repeated heavy blows

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

except for; apart from

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 114 "I'll show you!"

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

the act of swimming

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

a special situation

From this reading A great light broke on him 7 The sheriff flashed a light 22 "I ain't done a thing!"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

corresponding exactly

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

(used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandals

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 40 "Look how he left me" 57 "Now what does he mean?"

a Caucasian

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

which person or people

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.

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

From this reading 131 "See what I've got" 146 He beheld two white figures 171 "Plain and fancy swimming" 178 He would have liked one for a pet 210 The audience was spell-bound 221 "Who's goin' to be the little girl?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 114 "I'll show you!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 237 "Perhaps I can save your life" 251 "We want to sell all this" 269 The auctioneer paused 278 Piercing shrieks greeted their appearance 319 "My father got it for me" 327 "Put the tray on the table" 344 SUBE CANE BEFORE USING Astride the ridgepole of his father's stable Sube Cane sat with the easy grace of a range-rider, gently rising in his stirrups in unison with the pounding of imaginary unshod hoofs on the soft turf of a dreamland prairie, as he conversed in low tones with a dark-haired maiden who rode in fancy beside him.