letter
/ˈlɛtɚ/ noun A1- A symbol in an alphabet. · There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet.
- A written or printed communication, usually defined as longer and more formal than a note. (Sometimes specifically one that is on paper.) · I wrote a letter to my sister about my life.
- The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (the spirit).
- Literature. · Benjamin Franklin was multiskilled – a scientist, politician and a man of letters.
- A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet. · Letter (b) constitutes an exception to this provision.
- A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm).
- A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.
- A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.
Plural letters
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Here is the paper; do you know the writing?” As he spoke, Villefort drew the letter from his pocket, and presented it to Dantès.
“Talking of Captain Leclere, has not Dantès given you a letter from him?”
“I believe that, besides the packet, Captain Leclere confided a letter to his care.”
“I was passing close to the door of the captain’s cabin, which was half open, and I saw him give the packet and letter to Dantès.”
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