used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
brought into existence
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
the two together, not just one
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
city-wide
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From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
recognizable; marked
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
Fairlawn
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From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
ferretingverbUS /ˈferətɪŋ/
-ing form of “ferret” — hound or harry relentlessly
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
a young female
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
Mac'snounUS /mæks/
possessive form of “mac” — a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
McAdams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
the force of workers available
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
not any; not one
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
revolvedadjectiveUS /riˈvɑːlvd/
turned in a circle around an axis
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
SEMINOLEnounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊl/
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
unsolvableadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvəbəl/
not easily solved
From this reading The great puzzle revolved about the strange actions of the girl; her part in the affair presenting an unsolvable riddle.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading West told his new assistant the entire story in detail, and Mac's interest in ferreting out the matter became intense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
which person or people
From this reading McAdams dispatched a few telegrams to nearby lake ports, and briefly outlined certain plans of action for the morrow, provided nothing further was heard from the missing boat; these included a possible visit to Fairlawn, and a city-wide search for Hobart, who both men decided could not be included among the party on the yacht.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the kind of case which fascinated him with its mystery, but no theory he could spin born from long police experience, seemed to exactly fit all the revealed facts.
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading THE YACHT "SEMINOLE" There was little to do but wait impatiently for some further message of guidance.
