(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
in the past
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
Baines
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From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
for the reason that
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
CypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
Hattie
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From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
holdingsnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋz/
plural of “holding” — the act of retaining something
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
Irene
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From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
the act of departing
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
the literary culture
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
on one occasion
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
and nothing more
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
Tolliver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then Mr. Baines delivered with considerable ceremony and advice two letters, one addressed to Lily and one to Irene, which had been left in his keeping.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Otherwise the property was divided evenly with an allowance made to Irene for the value of the Cypress Hill holdings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I know that she would only dispose of it at once and give the money to the church.
a late time of life
From this reading Likewise I am leaving my jewels to you, with the exception of two rings which I gave Hattie Tolliver years ago--the emerald set with diamonds and the single big emerald.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The letter addressed to Lily read, “I am leaving the house to you because Irene hates it.
