used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
in addition
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
dearly loved
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
Dr
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From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
EnclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
LibertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
MILLERnounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
a brief written record
From this reading From the contents of the note it is evidently not intended for myself.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
the local environment
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading _Philadelphia_, ----.
residesverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdz/
third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
in or at or to some place
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
ultadjective
in or of the month preceding the present one
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very respectfully, your obedient, humble servant, JOSEPH O. MILLER, ESQ.
which person or people
From this reading There is, I believe, a Dr. Robert Bird, who resides somewhere in the Northern Liberties--also several Robert Birds in different parts of the city.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--Enclosed is your letter of the -- ult. addressed to Dr. Robert M. Bird, Philadelphia.
