used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
in addition
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
Bayport
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From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
Collig
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From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
Collig's
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From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
inasmuch
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From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
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 So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
MotoristsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərəsts/
plural of “motorist” — someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
not any; not one
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
only a very short time before
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading However, the search was in vain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
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 So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading However, the search was in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW CAR As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
