What is "sleuthing"

Usage examples of "sleuthing".

In her forthright manner she was constantly making dire predictions about the dangers of sleuthing, and the terrible fate awaiting anyone who was a detective.

Hardy were proud of the boys' sleuthing accomplishments, though sometimes fearful of the dangers they encountered.

And, Dad-Joe and I will be doing some sleuthing tonight to try out a few new ideas we have.

The detective explained that further sleuthing had led to Jordan -and through him, Paul Blum.

Although interested, and frequently very helpful, in the boys' sleuthing, the pretty brown-eyed girl loved to tease the Hardys about their detective work.

Because of the dusk and the condition of the two boys, further sleuthing was out of the question for the time being.

He admired Frank and Joe's sleuthing abilities, and encouraged them in every way he could.

Now and then, when things were going slowly on a case, he would needle them, but more often he called on them for assistance when his own sleuthing led him to a dead end.

Bowden, we can't have you playing hide-and-seek with facts and still do a good sleuthing job for you.

They chatted casually with Til-ton, telling him they had set up camp to be ready for some sleuthing early in the morning.

They were given further instructions on sleuthing, then started off on their quest.

Hardy suggested that the boys meet for a picnic lunch at Willow Grove and later do some sleuthing in the vicinity.

Besides, in this type of sleuthing three detectives together are too noticeable to a crook.

Frank replied, and told the girls about their sleuthing the evening before and early that morning.

They were up early and began to discuss what course of sleuthing they should follow.