used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading But there was another letter, to Maurice, addressed (discreetly) to his office.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But there was another letter, to Maurice, addressed (discreetly) to his office.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was a chilly April day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
for the reason that
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was another letter, to Maurice, addressed (discreetly) to his office.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading It was a chilly April day.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a chilly April day.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading But there was another letter, to Maurice, addressed (discreetly) to his office.
don't
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From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
Edith's
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From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
Eleanor
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From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But there was another letter, to Maurice, addressed (discreetly) to his office.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
Maurice
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From this reading But there was another letter, to Maurice, addressed (discreetly) to his office.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But there was another letter, to Maurice, addressed (discreetly) to his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
an educational institution
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
That's
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From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was another letter, to Maurice, addressed (discreetly) to his office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It was from Henry Houghton, and it was to the effect that if any "unexpected expenses" came along, and Maurice felt strapped because of the cessation of Edith's board, he must let Mr. Houghton know; then a suggestion as to realizing on certain securities.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's considerate in him," Eleanor said; "but I don't know what 'unexpected expenses' we could have?"
at the time that
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading When Edith's Easter vacation was over, and she went back to Mercer, she was followed by a letter from Mrs. Houghton to Eleanor, explaining the plan for the school dormitory the following winter.
