used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
Bonteen
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From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE QUARREL.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no doubt of the fact.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
communicated in words
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was no doubt of the fact.
set up or found
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
GreshamnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
a message received and understood
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no doubt of the fact.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE QUARREL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
an angry dispute
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE QUARREL.
on the contrary
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
St
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From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE QUARREL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no doubt of the fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading On the next morning at seven o'clock a superintendent of police called at the house of Mr. Gresham and informed the Prime Minister that Mr. Bonteen, the President of the Board of Trade, had been murdered during the night.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no doubt of the fact.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT CAME OF THE QUARREL.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The superintendent had already found out that Mr. Bonteen had been attacked as he was returning from his club late at night,--or rather, early in the morning, and expressed no doubt that he had been murdered close to the spot on which his body was found.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The body had been recognised, and information had been taken to the unfortunate widow at the house Mr. Bonteen had occupied in St. James's Place.
