500
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From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
(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 Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
in addition
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
BAILverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
Bayport
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From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
for the reason that
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
Dodd
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From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
an act that fails
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
set up or found
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
Fussy's
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From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
a message received and understood
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
a small worthless amount
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
Joe
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From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
motoristsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərəsts/
plural of “motorist” — someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
not any; not one
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
being perceived or observed
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
Packard
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From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
except for; apart from
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
an educational institution
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
theftsnounUS /θefts/
plural of “theft” — the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Bayport Automobile Club had already taken action by offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the recovery of any of the stolen cars and the arrest of those responsible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The affairs had mystified Bayport, because of the fact that not a trace of any of the cars had been found, save in the case of Martin's Packard, and motorists were apprehensive.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Three of the victims had also posted rewards of varying amounts, comprising another $500 all told, for the return of their automobiles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUT ON BAIL On the following Monday, Frank and Joe Hardy noticed that Jack Dodd was not at school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had heard no more about the case, although the disappearance of Isaac Fussy's automobile had increased public interest in the car thefts and the local newspapers were making much of the failure of the police to bring the thieves to justice.
