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From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
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From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
accomplicesnounUS /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/
plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
AlreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
Andre
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From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
bank-notes
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From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
Fauvel
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From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
ItemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
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 In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
lockverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
PnounUS /piː/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
ProvencenounUS /ˈproʊvəns/
a former province of southeastern France; now administered with Cote d'Azur
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
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 “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading “A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused great excitement this morning throughout the neighborhood of Rue de Provence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of _Local Items_, the following announcement appeared:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “The thieves, who were as skilful as they were bold, succeeded in making an entrance to the bank, in forcing the lock of a safe that has heretofore been considered impregnable, and in possessing themselves of the enormous sum of three hundred and fifty thousand francs in bank-notes.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Already, it is said, P. B., a clerk in the bank, has been arrested, and there is every reason to hope that his accomplices will be speedily overtaken by the hand of justice.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading “The police, immediately informed of the robbery, displayed their accustomed zeal, and their efforts have been crowned with success.
