used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading He used the personal columns of the newspapers.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
ententenoun
an informal alliance between countries
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
divisible by two
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used the personal columns of the newspapers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
Johnnie
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From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
lodging-houses
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From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He used the personal columns of the newspapers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He used the personal columns of the newspapers.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
postmen
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From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So far as possible he even employed the police through the medium of Johnnie.
ticket-sellers
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From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used the personal columns of the newspapers.
water-front
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The East Side water-front and the cheap lodging-houses of that part of the city he combed with especial care.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He got in touch with taxicab drivers, ticket-sellers, postmen, and station guards.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A FACE IN THE NIGHT Clay did his best under the handicap of a lack of _entente_ between him and the authorities to search New York for Kitty.
