| Lethe |
in Greek and Roman mythology, the river in Hades whose water causes loss of memory in those who drink it. [2 definitions] |
| let in |
to allow (someone or something) entry. [3 definitions] |
| let off |
to release (someone), as from punishment; excuse. [3 definitions] |
| let off steam |
(informal) to express pent-up anger or frustration in speech or action. |
| let on |
to reveal or hint at. |
| let (oneself) in for |
to allow the possibility for something to enter one's life; to commit oneself to some possibility. |
| let one's hair down |
to become more relaxed and less inhibited. |
| let out |
to allow (something secret) to be known. [3 definitions] |
| let rip |
to unleash without restraint, as an utterance or activity. |
| let's1 |
contracted form of "let us." |
| let's2 |
used to suggest an action for people to do together. |
| let slide |
to fail to pay attention to or act upon. |
| letter |
a written representation of a speech sound; specific character of an alphabet. [6 definitions] |
| letterbox |
(chiefly British) a public depository for outgoing mail; mailbox. [2 definitions] |
| letter carrier |
someone who delivers mail, usu. an employee of the postal service. |
| lettered |
marked or inscribed with letters. [2 definitions] |
| letterhead |
an inscription printed on stationery, usu. containing a name and address. [2 definitions] |
| lettering |
the process, act, or art of forming letters by printing or writing. [2 definitions] |
| letterman |
a male student who has earned a letter for proficiency in a sport. |
| letter of credit |
a letter from a bank authorizing the bearer to withdraw specified sums of money, usu. from other banks, finance houses, or agencies, to be charged to the bank that issued the letter. |
| letter of marque |
formerly, a government document that authorized a ship captain to seize the ships of other nations. |