used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BAFFLING ROBBERY.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
BAFFLINGadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading A BAFFLING ROBBERY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
Goodenough
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From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
Goodenough's
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From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
Hinkley
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From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
ROBBERYnounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading A BAFFLING ROBBERY.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
propel through the air
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jack had taken it upon himself that afternoon before supper to telephone to the Hinkley House.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Dr. Goodenough’s visit that night did not serve to throw any light on the mystery of the safe robbery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He learned there that Sam was out and not expected back for some time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the meantime the police had been summoned, and investigated the premises without getting any nearer a solution of the puzzle than the boys and Doctor Goodenough had done.
