used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was brief and not overcourteous.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It was brief and not overcourteous.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
confirmingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading The name of the heir was John Tremlett.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was brief and not overcourteous.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The name of the heir was John Tremlett.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of the heir was John Tremlett.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was brief and not overcourteous.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The name of the heir was John Tremlett.
overcourteous
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From this reading It was brief and not overcourteous.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
ReceivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The name of the heir was John Tremlett.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ben Receives a Commission In due time a letter came from Montreal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
Tremlett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The name of the heir was John Tremlett.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was brief and not overcourteous.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
which person or people
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From it Ben learned that Mr. Baldwin had been dead for three weeks, and that all his property was left to a young man who claimed to be a distant relative.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The letter concluded: "I can find nothing in the papers of the deceased confirming your statement that your aunt was allowed to occupy her house rent free.
