AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading The hat bore the mark of a Rochester house, so that was something of a clew.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
CLEWnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Mr. Travers had what he considered a tangible clew.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
druggistnounUS /ˈdrʌɡɪst/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The hat bore the mark of a Rochester house, so that was something of a clew.
hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The hat bore the mark of a Rochester house, so that was something of a clew.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The hat bore the mark of a Rochester house, so that was something of a clew.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Travers had what he considered a tangible clew.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading The hat bore the mark of a Rochester house, so that was something of a clew.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The hat bore the mark of a Rochester house, so that was something of a clew.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The hat bore the mark of a Rochester house, so that was something of a clew.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading A hatless man ought to be easy enough to identify, but of course, he had managed to get a head covering somewhere; stole it, perhaps, from an open hallway.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Mr. Travers had what he considered a tangible clew.
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hat bore the mark of a Rochester house, so that was something of a clew.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
Travers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Travers had what he considered a tangible clew.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CLEW As the druggist had anticipated, a citizens' committee was formed to run down the assailant of Dorothy and Tavia.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Travers had what he considered a tangible clew.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But, after an exhaustive search, and much questioning of persons who might have seen the man, no news of importance was turned in at the committee meeting.
