used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
(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 Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
Cardrew
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From this reading Miss Cardrew sent Delia Guest to open it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
Delia
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From this reading Miss Cardrew sent Delia Guest to open it.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
gigglenounUS /ˈɡɪɡəl/
a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Miss Cardrew sent Delia Guest to open it.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Cardrew sent Delia Guest to open it.
It's
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From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
and nothing more
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Cardrew sent Delia Guest to open it.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
something you have to do
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Miss Cardrew sent Delia Guest to open it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
prayer-meeting
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From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Miss Cardrew sent Delia Guest to open it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
at the time that
From this reading The second arithmetic class had just come out to recite, when somebody knocked at the door.
wherein
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From this reading Exactly wherein lay the joke, in the fact that Miss Cardrew should have a letter, nobody but Delia was capable of seeing; but Delia was given to seeing jokes on all occasions, under all circumstances.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Go wherever you might, from a prayer-meeting to the playground, you were sure to hear her little giggle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's a—ha, ha! letter—he, he! for you," said Delia, coming up to the desk.
