used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WISE FATHER AND A GLAD SON-IN-LAW.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WISE FATHER AND A GLAD SON-IN-LAW.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
bank-check
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From this reading The enclosed slip was a bank-check, duly stamped and endorsed.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The enclosed slip was a bank-check, duly stamped and endorsed.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The enclosed slip was a bank-check, duly stamped and endorsed.
endorsedverbUS /enˈdɔːrst/
past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading The enclosed slip was a bank-check, duly stamped and endorsed.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
at any time
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A WISE FATHER AND A GLAD SON-IN-LAW.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading A WISE FATHER AND A GLAD SON-IN-LAW.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
magic-box
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From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
move stealthily
From this reading The enclosed slip was a bank-check, duly stamped and endorsed.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
SON-IN-LAWnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading A WISE FATHER AND A GLAD SON-IN-LAW.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading The enclosed slip was a bank-check, duly stamped and endorsed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
wedding-presents
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From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
a Caucasian
From this reading Among the wedding-presents was a small white envelope containing two smaller slips of paper.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A WISE FATHER AND A GLAD SON-IN-LAW.
wizard's
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From this reading Did any old wizard's magic-box ever hold greater promise in smaller compass!
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On one of these, which was folded around the other, was written, "A NEW HOUSE, FROM FATHER."
