used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
ain't
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From this reading "No, Miss, it ain't exactly haunted," replied Baldy.
Alice
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From this reading THE INDIAN RITES Alice glanced curiously at the cowboy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INDIAN RITES Alice glanced curiously at the cowboy.
Baldynoun
a person whose head is bald or shaved
From this reading "No, Miss, it ain't exactly haunted," replied Baldy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading THE INDIAN RITES Alice glanced curiously at the cowboy.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading THE INDIAN RITES Alice glanced curiously at the cowboy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "No, Miss, it ain't exactly haunted," replied Baldy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE INDIAN RITES Alice glanced curiously at the cowboy.
half-bantering
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From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE INDIAN RITES Alice glanced curiously at the cowboy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
for more time
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "No, Miss, it ain't exactly haunted," replied Baldy.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, Miss, it ain't exactly haunted," replied Baldy.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, Miss, it ain't exactly haunted," replied Baldy.
RITESnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading THE INDIAN RITES Alice glanced curiously at the cowboy.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
side-saddle
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From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDIAN RITES Alice glanced curiously at the cowboy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seemed to be a strange look on his face.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Oh, Alice!" objected Ruth, shaking out her skirt so it would hang down a little longer, for the girls rode side-saddle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean?" she asked, adding in a half-bantering tone: "Is it haunted?"
