1866
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From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
(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 Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
arraignedverbUS /ərˈeɪnd/
past form of “arraign” — call before a court to answer an indictment
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
BridgeportnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒpɔːrt/
a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
estimationsnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “estimation” — a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
give expression to
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
a man of refinement
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
provoking horror
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
intense and profound fear
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
ImaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
MillionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
OperationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
perpetratorsnounUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtərz/
plural of “perpetrator” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
PrincipalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
the act of punishing
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
ReminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
RobberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
State'snounUS /steɪts/
possessive form of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
tailor's
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From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
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 _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the majority of cases that have come under my notice the personal appearance of the criminal belied the possibility of his guilt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His probable appearance, gigantic proportions and horrible aspect are duly commented upon, and exaggeration invariably takes the place of fact in such estimations.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading The verdant spectator is frequently amazed to find the apparent gentleman, attired with the precision of the tailor's art, with immaculate linen, and of delicate, and sometimes refined appearance arraigned for the crime of robbery or murder.
at the time that
From this reading _A Detective Reminiscence._--_An Operation in Bridgeport in 1866._--_The Adams Express Robbery._--_A Half Million of Dollars Stolen._--_Capture of the Thieves._--_One of the Principals Turns State's Evidence._--_Conviction and Punishment._ When a great crime has been committed the public mind experiences a sensation of horror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Imaginative persons are busy in the formation of all sorts of fancies with regard to the perpetrators.
