used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
BankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
CASHINGverbUS /ˈkæʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “cash” — exchange for cash
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
collaborationnounUS /kəˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
act of working jointly
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
ESPIONAGEnounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was not much interested in bank robberies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was not much interested in bank robberies.
mulctverbUS /mʌlkt/
deprive of by deceit
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not much interested in bank robberies.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
queuenounUS /kjuː/
a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
robberiesnounUS /ˈrɑːbəriz/
plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence
From this reading He was not much interested in bank robberies.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
teller'snounUS /ˈtelərz/
possessive form of “teller” — United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
except if; if not
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading To begin with the American Bankers’ Association is a vengeful society pursuing to the death such as mulct its clients.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not much interested in bank robberies.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He made it a point to observe what went on while he waited.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ESPIONAGE AT CLOSE RANGE CASHING a modest check at the Colonial bank one morning, Trent had fallen in line with a queue at the paying teller’s window.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Furthermore, a successful bank robbery, unless the work of an inside man, needs careful planning and collaboration.
