burglarious tools. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The burglarious act restored some self-possession. From Wordnik.com. [Swan Song] Reference
SAMUEL is laden with burglarious tools and pistols, etc. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Burglariously:] Reference
Specifically, it is illegal to possess burglarious tools. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Burglariously:] Reference
Mr Holt, had been the scene of his most disastrous burglarious entry. From Wordnik.com. [The Beetle] Reference
Not a sound betrayed that their burglarious entry had alarmed any one. From Wordnik.com. [The Grell Mystery] Reference
It was not an elevator that the most burglarious would have cared to take away. From Wordnik.com. [A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London')] Reference
One was a very small leather case with a few highly professional burglarious tools. From Wordnik.com. [Partisans]
In addition to Gilbert as Anderson notes, “burglarious” appears in Thackeray and Dickens. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Burglariously:] Reference
Hurriedly he pried at it with a burglarious tool, and then a sudden outburst sounded overhead. From Wordnik.com. [The Palace of Darkened Windows] Reference
The oldest source I could find for “burglarious” is an index to a legal handbook published in 1749. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Burglariously:] Reference
Not only is it a word, but the related “burglarious” has the Sir William Blackstone seal of approval. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Burglariously:] Reference
Back I went to the Museum, fiercely plotting an ascent up the water-spout or a burglarious entrance through. From Wordnik.com. [The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol 2 (of 2)] Reference
His eldest son, to judge by his alleged burglarious exploits, now wishes to be known as the CHARLES PEACE Prince. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914] Reference
Whatever it was, was surely to the full as great a coward as I was, or why permit, unchecked, my burglarious entry. From Wordnik.com. [The Beetle] Reference
There are no burglarious instincts to dread, and there is no such thing as “a broken sleep of fear beneath the stars.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Hawaiian Archipelago] Reference
“Possession of burglarious tools” is the the charge — at least here in Mass — if they catch you before you actually break in. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Burglariously:] Reference
All that burglarious outfit belonged to my friend!. From Wordnik.com. [Once a Week] Reference
Had he been seen at the time of his burglarious entry?. From Wordnik.com. [The Pothunters] Reference
But the proud society of the burglarious denied him opportunity. From Wordnik.com. [Complete Short Works of George Meredith] Reference
Every step of his burglarious progress was applauded by the audience. From Wordnik.com. [We Can't Have Everything] Reference
"You really believe that Mr. Anisty has his bold burglarious eye on my property?". From Wordnik.com. [The Brass Bowl] Reference
"Do you consider it good manners to present yourself in this burglarious fashion?". From Wordnik.com. [Patty's Butterfly Days] Reference
The policeman seemed well provided with the materials for his burglarious purpose. From Wordnik.com. [Jennie Baxter, Journalist] Reference
"Wouldn't it seem rather burglarious to make a descent upon the old lady at this hour?". From Wordnik.com. [The House An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice] Reference
The side of your character that should be advertised in such a crisis is the non-burglarious. From Wordnik.com. [The Intrusion of Jimmy] Reference
How he could explain to-morrow the burglarious misdeed to the two odious witches he had no idea. From Wordnik.com. [Within the Tides] Reference
I fear he regards suicide chiefly as a burglarious entrance into the premises of the respectable firm of. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Falconer] Reference
Duffy is charged with one count of breaking and entering, and one count of possession of a burglarious instrument. From Wordnik.com. [The Tech - MIT's Student Newspaper] Reference
There was nothing for the most burglarious invader to steal at Les Tourelles, and bolts and locks were rarely used. From Wordnik.com. [Vixen, Volume III.] Reference
There are no burglarious instincts to dread, and there is no such thing as "a broken sleep of fear beneath the stars.". From Wordnik.com. [The Hawaiian Archipelago] Reference
And yet, in spite of all this, there could be no question that such a burglarious scheme at one time was contemplated. From Wordnik.com. [The Telegraph Messenger Boy The Straight Road to Success] Reference
I don't know which of us it was, by the way, who seduced the rest from the main stream of blood into this burglarious backwater. From Wordnik.com. [A Thief in the Night: a Book of Raffles' Adventures] Reference
Washington, D.C., was charged with receiving stolen property, possession of burglarious tools and driving with a suspended license. From Wordnik.com. [News for InsideNova.com] Reference
"Cabman, driving past here a few minutes ago, saw a man jump the area-railings and make a burglarious entry by the kitchen window.". From Wordnik.com. [Marge Askinforit] Reference
The cabinet was firmly locked; there was no power of opening it except by burglarious infraction; but still the voice said, “Search!”. From Wordnik.com. [A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales] Reference
According to the report, the "burglarious instrument" was a Dunkin 'Donuts gift card that Duffy said she used to gain access to the office. From Wordnik.com. [The Tech - MIT's Student Newspaper] Reference
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