aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
Allingham
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From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
for the reason that
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
Blatchley's
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From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Which he will never do," retorted Bailey.
don't
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From this reading "They don't pull together, some way."
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
it's
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From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
MannnounUS /mæn/
United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
MissingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Which he will never do," retorted Bailey.
not any; not one
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "They don't pull together, some way."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "Which he will never do," retorted Bailey.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "They don't pull together, some way."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
carry out
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They don't pull together, some way."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it's because there is no real, efficient head to the committee," returned Allingham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "They don't pull together, some way."
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading "Blatchley's afraid of running counter to Mann; or if not exactly that, he waits for our acting mayor to take the initiative."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which he will never do," retorted Bailey.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Which he will never do," retorted Bailey.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Word From the Missing "There seems to be something queer about the way the search goes on," said Bailey to Allingham.
