used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rebecca Mary's eyes fairly popped from her head when she saw her check and read the letter.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Rebecca Mary's eyes fairly popped from her head when she saw her check and read the letter.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Rebecca Mary's eyes fairly popped from her head when she saw her check and read the letter.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
how
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From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
go away from a place
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
legaciesnounUS /ˈleɡəsiz/
plural of “legacy” — (law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Rebecca Mary's eyes fairly popped from her head when she saw her check and read the letter.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
poppedverbUS /pɑːpt/
inflected form of “pop” — bulge outward
From this reading Rebecca Mary's eyes fairly popped from her head when she saw her check and read the letter.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Rebecca Mary's eyes fairly popped from her head when she saw her check and read the letter.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
cut with a saw
From this reading Rebecca Mary's eyes fairly popped from her head when she saw her check and read the letter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
make square
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
believed likely
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
at the time that
From this reading The very next day was Saturday so that Rebecca Mary was at home when the postman made his first round.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He brought her a letter from her mother, and Rebecca Mary never suspected what a wonderful surprise was packed in the square envelope.
Wyman
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From this reading She had sent Mrs. Wyman a check for five thousand dollars and a check for a thousand dollars to each of the Wyman girls.
Wyman's
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From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
a late time of life
From this reading Mrs. Wyman's favorite aunt, a woman of some wealth and many years, had decided to give a few of her friends the legacies she had meant to leave them at her death so that she could hear how they were enjoyed.
