used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
from appearances alone
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
have
From this reading By the love you bear me, I beseech you to see my last wishes carried out.'
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
beseechverbUS /biˈsiːtʃ/
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading By the love you bear me, I beseech you to see my last wishes carried out.'
next to; at the side of
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
cause to be bored
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
Bracebridge
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From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
BYRAJEE
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From this reading (Signed) 'BYRAJEE PIRTHA RAJ.'
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading By the love you bear me, I beseech you to see my last wishes carried out.'
an occurrence of something
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
japanned
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From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
immediately past
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
LEGACYnounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading By the love you bear me, I beseech you to see my last wishes carried out.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
PIRTHA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Signed) 'BYRAJEE PIRTHA RAJ.'
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
RAJnounUS /rɑːʒ/
British dominion over India (1757-1947)
From this reading (Signed) 'BYRAJEE PIRTHA RAJ.'
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By the love you bear me, I beseech you to see my last wishes carried out.'
SignedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading (Signed) 'BYRAJEE PIRTHA RAJ.'
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading By the love you bear me, I beseech you to see my last wishes carried out.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading A japanned box, bearing the Bracebridge name on its lid, was at his feet; a bulky packet, sealed with many seals and addressed 'Thomas Gregory,' was on the table beside him; and the parchment wrapper, out of which, apparently, the packet had been taken, lay spread out on his desk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS LEGACY Mr. Cherry, head partner of the firm of Cherry & Lawrence, sat in his private room, expecting the young heir.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The wrapper bore the following inscription:-- 'To William Cherry, of the City of London, solicitor,--My will and last instructions are sealed up in this packet, which I desire may be opened by you after my death, or, in case of your dying before me, by the representative you may appoint.
