used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
absent-minded
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From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
bestest
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From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
can't
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From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
made known or openly avowed
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
don't
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From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
a young female
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
HESTER
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From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
Kit's
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From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
Marjorie
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From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
Mopsy
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From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
red-headed
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From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
She's
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From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
a special situation
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
