used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
(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 All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
have
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
a person who is in charge
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
true confidential information
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
divisible by two
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
Forrester's
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From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
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 This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
Humphrey's
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From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
misdirectedverbUS /mɪsdɪˈrektɪd/
past form of “misdirect” — corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
and nothing more
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
move an implement through
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the newspapers showed a tendency to ridicule and censure the police for their misdirected activity, which aroused the department to redoubled efforts in the solution of the case.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
not known
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Humphrey’s visit marked a turning point in the mysterious case of the "Friends of the Poor."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His famous photograph was published in the _Times_ and created a considerable stir.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading This was further accentuated by pressure brought to bear upon the chief of police, and even the mayor himself, by various civic associations which had become alarmed at the inability of the police to protect wealthy citizens from this terrible menace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately, in the newspaper reproduction only the prominent features were discernible, and as at Forrester’s request the reporter had omitted any reference to the perplexing details which he had discovered, these possible clues remained unknown to the police and public.
