used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
(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 "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
CIPHERnounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
the specified day of the month
From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
dimenounUS /daɪm/
a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
don't
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From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
how
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From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Iris pursued the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
keyword
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From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
not one, and not any
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
a person who is being chased
From this reading Iris pursued the subject.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Iris pursued the subject.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm not at all sure that it would," Stone replied, "but there must be some hint on it as to the keyword.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
in or at the place that
From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I tried an ordinary dime, thinking the word we need might be 'Liberty' or 'United' or 'America,' But none of those would work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE CIPHER "And how would the dime help, if we had it?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I tried to think out a way where the date on the dime would help----" "But you don't know the date!"
