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Chapter III
Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening. The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty! You don't mean it! What _will_ Major Vinton say?" "Who is Major Vinton?" said Miss Kit.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.”
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From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading You don't mean it!
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From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
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From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is Major Vinton?" said Miss Kit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading "Who is Major Vinton?" said Miss Kit.
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From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
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From this reading What _will_ Major Vinton say?"
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From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
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From this reading You don't mean it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
above and across; more than
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is Major Vinton?" said Miss Kit.
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From this reading What _will_ Major Vinton say?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What _will_ Major Vinton say?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Miss Kitty's tongue had been far from idle all the time that the judge and I had been talking over these matters, but it was only just before we reached our destination that I heard her telling Miss Summers of the events of the evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What _will_ Major Vinton say?"
which person or people
From this reading "Who is Major Vinton?" said Miss Kit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What _will_ Major Vinton say?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You don't mean it!
