used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
Betty
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From this reading Betty and her chums evidently realized that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Betty and her chums evidently realized that.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Betty and her chums evidently realized that.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Betty finally spoke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
ghost-haunted
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From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty and her chums evidently realized that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
Lagg
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From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Betty and her chums evidently realized that.
cut with a saw
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Betty finally spoke.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
carry out
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE MUD Mr. Lagg looked hopefully from one to the other of the Outdoor Girls.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading But it must be admitted that it is not every day four girls are asked to take a motor tour and solve the mystery of a ghost-haunted house.
precisely as stated
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clearly he was very much in earnest over his strange offer, and he saw nothing out of the ordinary in it.
