used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Danny was last seen going to the circus.
Danny
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From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
DETECTIVESnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading With pencil and notebook, and the quiet determination of true detectives, they reviewed the situation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “First,” said David, “what do we know?...
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First,” said David, “what do we know?...
the act of acquiring something
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
the act of departing
From this reading Danny was last seen going to the circus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
Hugh
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From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
a small worthless amount
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “First,” said David, “what do we know?...
immediately past
From this reading Danny was last seen going to the circus.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading With pencil and notebook, and the quiet determination of true detectives, they reviewed the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading With pencil and notebook, and the quiet determination of true detectives, they reviewed the situation.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading With pencil and notebook, and the quiet determination of true detectives, they reviewed the situation.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
RetiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading With pencil and notebook, and the quiet determination of true detectives, they reviewed the situation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “First,” said David, “what do we know?...
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Danny was last seen going to the circus.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading With pencil and notebook, and the quiet determination of true detectives, they reviewed the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading With pencil and notebook, and the quiet determination of true detectives, they reviewed the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Danny was last seen going to the circus.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Retiring to a particular and secret den of their own, in a pile of logs, they faced the problem in a really logical way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “First,” said David, “what do we know?...
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “First,” said David, “what do we know?...
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With pencil and notebook, and the quiet determination of true detectives, they reviewed the situation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DETECTIVES Whilst Bill and Jack had been getting actively to work in search of Danny, David and Hugh had been making plans.
