used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Harriett’s wedding present was only an excuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
for the reason that
From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
ChessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
crosswiseadjectiveUS /ˈkrɔːswaɪz/
lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Harriett’s wedding present was only an excuse.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
Greville
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From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
Harriett
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From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
Harriett's
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From this reading Harriett’s wedding present was only an excuse.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
engage in
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
come together
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
notepapernoun
writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
and nothing more
From this reading Harriett’s wedding present was only an excuse.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She flung the envelope and the two sheets of notepaper, spread loose, on her blue coverlet and smiled into her cup as she finished her coffee.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It began by asking her advice about a wedding present for Harriett and ended with the suggestion that she should meet him and help him to make a suitable selection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was quite a long letter--signed with a large “Bob” set crosswise.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was written from the British Chess Club, to her, because Bob Greville wanted to see her.
