used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It’s—why, Hester Dale, it’s a fifty dollar bill.”
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading “It is not,” asserted Julie; “I can tell by the look of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It’s—why, Hester Dale, it’s a fifty dollar bill.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “It is not,” asserted Julie; “I can tell by the look of it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “It is not,” asserted Julie; “I can tell by the look of it.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading It’s—why, Hester Dale, it’s a fifty dollar bill.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It’s—why, Hester Dale, it’s a fifty dollar bill.”
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It’s—why, Hester Dale, it’s a fifty dollar bill.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
Hester
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From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is not,” asserted Julie; “I can tell by the look of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
it's
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From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
Julie
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From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “It is not,” asserted Julie; “I can tell by the look of it.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is not,” asserted Julie; “I can tell by the look of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is not,” asserted Julie; “I can tell by the look of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
express a supposition
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
express in words
From this reading “It is not,” asserted Julie; “I can tell by the look of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, see, it is addressed to us both—it’s probably an invitation or something.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Whom in the world do we know in New Hampshire?” asked Julie one morning, glancing askance at an envelope in her hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Suppose you open it and find out,” meekly suggested Hester, peeping over her shoulder.
