afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blue Bonnet slipped from the saddle and flung the reins to Miguel.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
CAMPINGnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
can't
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From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
Debby
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From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Blue Bonnet slipped from the saddle and flung the reins to Miguel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blue Bonnet slipped from the saddle and flung the reins to Miguel.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
It's
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From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
late-comer
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From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
Miguel
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From this reading Blue Bonnet slipped from the saddle and flung the reins to Miguel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Blue Bonnet slipped from the saddle and flung the reins to Miguel.
put a saddle on
From this reading Blue Bonnet slipped from the saddle and flung the reins to Miguel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
sleeping-tent
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From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Blue Bonnet slipped from the saddle and flung the reins to Miguel.
the season of growth
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAMPING BY THE BIG SPRING "OH, Blue Bonnet, do hurry!" cried Debby as Blue Bonnet galloped into camp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Our sleeping-tent," said Kitty; they were all trooping after the late-comer, chattering busily and explaining the most obvious arrangements.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading "Show me everything!" she cried; and then not waiting to be shown, went from one tent to another in her usual whirlwind fashion.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's the most wonderful place,--we can't wait for you to see it."
