used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
in addition
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
make certain of
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
carefully weighed
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
CrestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
DahlianounUS /ˈdæljə/
any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
Dahlia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
a young female
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
necessitateverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪt/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
and nothing more
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
approval to do something
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
prostrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
rapidly-beating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
SeminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
straitened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
express in words
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I did this, I assure you, with my sister's permission, for, as you know, she had great faith in my business ability and good judgment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am indeed glad that our Anne has been able to complete the course of studies at Pine Crest Seminary before this calamity befell us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The result is that we are suddenly reduced to straitened circumstances which will necessitate an entire change in our mode of living.
at the time that
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a rapidly-beating heart Nan sat at her desk and opened the large envelope in which there was a letter and another envelope that was evidently the one to which Miss Dahlia had referred as businesslike.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
wronglyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋli/
without justice or fairness
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Anne," the girl read, "I am prostrated with grief today and you will not wonder when I tell you that I was wrongly advised by one whom I considered a trustworthy friend, and I invested, not only my own fortune but also Sister Dahlia's in securities that I am now informed are absolutely worthless.
