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Chapter VII
KITTY'S ACCIDENT. KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale. "There!" she cried. "See for yourselves! What do you think now?"
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at or toward the back of something
From this reading “KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"There!" she cried.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What do you think now?"”
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading “"See for yourselves!”
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From this reading KITTY'S ACCIDENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
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From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "There!" she cried.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you think now?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "See for yourselves!
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From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
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From this reading KITTY'S ACCIDENT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
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From this reading What do you think now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See for yourselves!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There!" she cried.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What do you think now?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you think now?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KITTY'S statement that Tim Shuttleworth had stolen the covered basket was received with incredulity by the family generally; but she led the way to the scullery, and pointed triumphantly to the empty peg behind the door as witness to the proof of her tale.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you think now?"
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading "See for yourselves!
