attention line

American  

noun

1. a line of text after the address on a piece of correspondence, directing it to a particular person or department.

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Etymology

Origin of attention line

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

A good therapist will empathetically and attentively listen and will discuss with you why you are there and what you hope to accomplish.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2015

When I returned to my rooms, after any little absence, I would pause at the threshold for an instant, and attentively listen, ere applying my key.

From The Piazza Tales by Melville, Herman

Be at ease, brother Armel," Julyan answered him; "I shall attentively listen to the pretty stories so that I may remember them well; and to-morrow ...

From The Gold Sickle or Hena, The Virgin of The Isle of Sen. A Tale of Druid Gaul by Sue, Eugène

So this guidance of the Holy Spirit is such as will require us to attentively listen, diligently study, and patiently learn the lessons He would teach us.

From When the Holy Ghost is Come by Brengle, Col. S. L.

Now, you must attentively listen to her and look at the beautiful elder-tree.

From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian)