(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 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.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
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.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
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.
don't
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From this reading You don't mean it!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
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.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
to a considerable degree; very much
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.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
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.
be the source of pain
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.
not in action or at work
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.
determine the result of (a competition)
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.
and nothing more
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.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading "Who is Major Vinton?" said Miss Kit.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
Kitty's
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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.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading What _will_ Major Vinton say?"
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
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.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You don't mean it!
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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.
a particular point in time
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.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
and nothing more
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.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
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.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
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.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Who is Major Vinton?" said Miss Kit.
express in words
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!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The moment she mentioned that our lieutenant was hurt, Miss Pauline started and exclaimed,-- "Oh, Kitty!
SummersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
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 exchange of ideas via conversation
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.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
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 instance or single occasion for some event
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.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
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.
Vinton
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From this reading What _will_ Major Vinton say?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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!
