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From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
crustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
set up or found
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
heirsnounUS /erz/
plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
inclosed
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From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
a female domestic
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
needn't
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From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
have in common
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
squanderverbUS /ˈskwɑːndər/
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
Stafford
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From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
up to a particular time
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
the act of using
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
which person or people
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Robert felt curious to learn what was in the letter, but faithfully carried out the wishes of Miss Stafford, and did not open it till he was more than a mile away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
the words that are spoken
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading You needn't hesitate, for it comes from a crusty old maid who has more than her share of this world's goods, and likes to do a little good as she goes along in life, instead of saving up thousands for heirs who might squander it.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On opening it, to his surprise he found inclosed two $10 bills, with the following words written in pencil:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "MY YOUNG FRIEND ROBERT: I desire you to accept the inclosed and hope you will find it of use.
