used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The letter came to a close, however, with this significant statement:
Carleton
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From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The letter came to a close, however, with this significant statement:
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
HEIRnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading THE RIGHTFUL HEIR.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The letter came to a close, however, with this significant statement:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
Lynne
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From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
absolutely essential
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Nick Carter received a letter the following morning from Benjamin Oaks, the lawyer.
RIGHTFULadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading THE RIGHTFUL HEIR.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading The letter came to a close, however, with this significant statement:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The letter came to a close, however, with this significant statement:
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIGHTFUL HEIR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The letter came to a close, however, with this significant statement:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The letter came to a close, however, with this significant statement:
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It stated briefly that Carleton Lynne had proven his claims so satisfactorily that there could not be the shadow of a doubt that he was the rightful heir.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The letter came to a close, however, with this significant statement:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have deferred a definite acceptance of his claim until to-morrow, nevertheless, for the specific reason that I wish to consult with you about the matter before taking the necessary steps to put him in possession of the fortune.
