used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
BLACKMAILINGverbUS /ˈblækmeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “blackmail” — exert pressure on someone through threats
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Morello takes the letter and reads it.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
and nothing more
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
malefactorsnounUS /ˈmæləfæktərz/
plural of “malefactor” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
METHODSnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
MorellonounUS /mərˈeloʊ/
any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
Morello's
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From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading Morello takes the letter and reads it.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Morello takes the letter and reads it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
a special situation
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Immediately after the letter is delivered by the postman Morello just "happens" to be in the vicinity of the victim to be, and "accidentally" meets the receiver of the letter.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading METHODS OF BLACKMAILING A threatening letter is sent to a proposed victim.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The receiver knows of Morello's close connections with Italian malefactors, and, the thing being fresh in mind, calls Morello's attention to the letter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He informs the receiver that victims are not killed off without ceremony and just for the sake of murder.
