Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mystery | Yes | No | No | No |
detective story | Yes | No | No | No |
mystery (noun) | detective story (noun) |
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained | a narrative about someone who investigates crimes and obtains evidence leading to their resolution |
a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie |