Assertion: apostrophe | /r/CapableOf | replace missing letter
Facets:
value: firstly
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: the apostrophe does three things... firstly it can replace a missing letter
text: The three apostrophes replace the missing letters so that the line is squeezed down to the correct number of syllables.
text: When working with contractions, you only really need to know one rule: the apostrophe replaces the missing letter or letters.
text: Contractions: the apostrophe replaces the missing letters