5,670
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were several letters in Box 5,670.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE POST-OFFICE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There were several letters in Box 5,670.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
at a previous time
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were several letters in Box 5,670.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
the literary culture
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
POST-OFFICE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE POST-OFFICE.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several letters in Box 5,670.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE POST-OFFICE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several letters in Box 5,670.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading It is a shabby building, and quite unworthy of so large and important a city.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several letters in Box 5,670.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course Dick was quite familiar with its general appearance; but as his correspondence had been very limited, he had never had occasion to ask for letters.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The New York Post-Office is built of brick, and was formerly a church.
