Word >> Synonyms >> antonyms
Big >> Huge >> small
Smart >> Clever >> Stupid
Rich >> Wealthy >> Poor
Delicious >> Tasty >>distasteful
Boring>>Tedious>>Interesting
Noisy>>Roaring>>Quite
Rude>>Impolite>>Polite
childish>>Juvenile>>Mature
Cautious>>Careful>>Careless
Diligent>>assiduous>>Lazy
Good>>Fine>>Bad
Clean>>Spotless>>Dirty
Brave>>Courageous>>Coward
Male>>Man>>Female
I am not sure but these are an alternative form of writing so that you are able to pronounce the word.
I think the letters are for pronouncing "Anyone"
The excerpt that depicts the White family's doubt on the Major's story would be when Mr. White said:
"If the tale about the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us," said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest, just in time to catch the last train, "we shan't make much out of it."