used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INDIAN LETTER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
Brande
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From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
electsnounUS /ˌɪˈlekts/
plural of “elect” — an exclusive group of people
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
encloses
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From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
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Fairy's
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading AN INDIAN LETTER.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
Jessie
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From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AN INDIAN LETTER.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
passage-money
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From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
a light shade of red
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
with speed
From this reading Honor and Fairy gazed at one another incredulously, and Fairy’s delicate complexion changed rapidly from pink to crimson, from crimson to white.
witty remark
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading “Great, great news, girls!” cried Jessie, waving the letter over her head.
a Caucasian
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whoever
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From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is a short invitation, too; whoever elects to see India must start within the next fortnight.”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “Mrs. Brande--I mean Aunt Sally--has written to ask one of us to go out and live with her, and she seems quite certain that her offer will be accepted, for she encloses a cheque for outfit and passage-money.
