used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
Blinden
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From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
an established custom
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
for this reason
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
a message received and understood
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
InstitutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
Jermyn
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From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was in the habit of receiving strange callers--persons who probably gave him secret information regarding Government concessions and other such matters.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
valet's
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From this reading "Three doctors have, however, declared that death ensued from natural causes, hence the police discredit the valet's story.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
Veltrup
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From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
someone who visits
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
in or at the place that
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Baron contributed most generously to Dutch charities, especially to the Blinden Institution, of which he was one of the governors.
which person or people
From this reading Baron van Veltrup, who was well known in international finance, was a frequent visitor to London, where he had permanent chambers in Jermyn Street.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore it is not believed that the man whom he met in secret has any connexion with his sudden and lamented death.
