post
/poʊst/ noun C2- A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route. · a stage or railway post
- A military base; the place at which a soldier or a body of troops is stationed; also, the troops at such a station.
- Someone who travels express along a set route carrying letters and dispatches; a courier.
- A message posted in an electronic or Internet forum, or on a blog, etc.
- A moderate to deep passing route in which a receiver runs 10-20 yards from the line of scrimmage straight down the field, then cuts toward the middle of the field (towards the facing goalposts) at a 45-degree angle. · Two of the receivers ran post patterns.
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“Yes, indeed; I had previously inquired of Dantès what was his opinion of you, and if he should have any reluctance to continue you in your post, for somehow I have perceived a sort of coolness between you.”
“I’ll be haunting the post office Wednesday,” vowed Diana.
Anne went to town the following Monday and on Wednesday Diana haunted the post office, as agreed, and got her letter.
Our second post is now overdue, and I shall be surprised if it does not bring us either a further letter of explanation, or, as is more probable, the very volume to which these figures refer.”
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