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Chapter XIV
QUEEN HESTER "Kit's my bestest birthday present," declared Marjorie, as they sat together in the veranda swing the morning after the party. Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully: "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl." "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too. You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
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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.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."”
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."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.”
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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.
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From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
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From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
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.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
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From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
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From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
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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."
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From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
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."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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:
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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.
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From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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 important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mopsy, I don't seem to care much for that red-headed Hester girl."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kitty pulled her sister's curls in absent-minded affection, and remarked, thoughtfully:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see, Kit, she has a fearful temper, and she can't help being spiteful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's a queer thing," Marjorie returned, "but I sort of like her, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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."
