used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
speak to
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
react verbally
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
Blair'snounUS /blerz/
possessive form of “blair” — British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
permission to do something
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
despatched
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From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
of the present time and place
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
not any; not one
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
not in physical motion
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading His immediate possessions remained in the studio rooms, for the lease had still six months to run, and the police objected to any removal of the dead man's effects.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Meantime, by general consent, Benjamin Crane took charge of Blair's affairs.
undertaker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading The funeral took place in an undertaker's establishment and the body was placed in a receiving vault, until Blair's people could be heard from.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evidence The few days following Gilbert Blair's death were like a nightmare to his friends.
but in spite of that
From this reading A search of his papers had revealed a probable address of his mother, but a telegram sent there had as yet brought no reply and though a letter was despatched, no answer could be expected to that for a week or more.
