used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
cantlenounUS /ˈkæntəl/
the back of a saddle seat
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
crosspiecenounUS /ˈkrɔːspiːs/
a horizontal beam that extends across something
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
dismounted
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From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
full-stamped
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From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
rawhidenounUS /ˈrɔːhaɪd/
untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
put a saddle on
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
get rid of
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Swan took the saddle and swung it around so that the right side was toward them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
in or at the place that
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
belonging to which person
From this reading Lone did not ask whose saddle it was, nor did Swan name the owner.
wild-rose
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From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was what is called a full-stamped saddle, with the popular wild-rose design on skirts and cantle.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Without a word Lone dismounted and followed Swan into a small shed beside the stable, where a worn stock saddle hung suspended from a crosspiece, a rawhide string looped over the horn.
