used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONCESSION FROM SLEUTH.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
CONCESSIONnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading A CONCESSION FROM SLEUTH.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CONCESSION FROM SLEUTH.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
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 Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
engage in
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
not able to be found
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
not any; not one
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
Oakdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
by chance
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
PipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
SLEUTHnounUS /sluːθ/
a detective who follows a trail
From this reading A CONCESSION FROM SLEUTH.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Fred, searching for Sleuth Piper, was hailed by various schoolboy friends, but, further than to make inquiries regarding Sleuth, he had no time for them.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way, business in Oakdale was suspended, or, perhaps it should be said that it had not really begun for the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Somehow, it had leaked out that a part of the bank funds were missing, and of course this created an additional volume of gossip and speculation.
which person or people
From this reading On the street corners groups of men and boys discussed the recent exciting events and speculated over the probability of quick capture of the robber or robbers who still remained at large; for it was believed that at least three men had been concerned in the effort to plunder the bank.
