* ASL is not a letter-by-letter system: ASL is a visual language that uses signs to represent entire words, ideas, and concepts.
* "H to M" is a concept, not a word: You would need to sign the specific meaning of "H to M" in context. For example, if you're talking about the letters H to M, you'd sign "H" then "M" with a gesture showing a range.
To communicate "H to M" in ASL, you'd need to describe what you mean:
* Letters: Sign "H" then "M" with a gesture indicating a range.
* Numbers: Sign "8" then "13" (as 13 is the letter "M" in the alphabet).
* Specific words or concepts: Use the signs for the words that start with letters H to M.
Examples:
* "I need to know the letters H to M." You would sign "letter" then "H" then "M" with a range gesture.
* "The numbers H to M are 8 to 13." You would sign "number" then "8" then "13."
* "I want to know about the history of the United States from 1776 to 1865." You would sign "history" then "United States" then the signs for "1776" and "1865."
Remember, ASL is a dynamic language, and the best way to communicate is through context and clear gestures.