adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
abductedverbUS /æbˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “abduct” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
DaysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only was the fullest information given to the police, but an experienced detective connected with a private agency was detailed for the search.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is not to be supposed that during this time the family of the missing boy were idle.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Days passed, and in spite of the efforts that were being made to discover him, no clew had been obtained by Herbert's friends, either as to his whereabouts, or as to the identity of the party or parties hat had abducted him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mysterious disappearance of his only son filled his father's heart with anguish, and he took immediate steps to penetrate the mystery.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The matter also got into the papers, and Herbert, in his Western home, little suspected that his name had already become a household word in thousands of families.
