VOA慢速英语:The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe

case - n. a situation that is being investigated or managed by someone (such as a police officer or social worker) in an official way

robbery - n. the crime of stealing money or property​

embarrass - v. to make someone feel confused, foolish or ashamed in front of other people

puff - v. to breathe smoke from a cigarette, pipe, etc., in and out of the lungs​

sigh - v. to take in and let out a long, loud breath in a way that shows you are bored, disappointed, relieved, etc.​

check - n. a piece of paper that is used to make a payment to someone using the money in a bank account

checkbook - n. a book containing checks for use with a checking account

franc - n. a basic unit of money that is used in some countries where French is spoken

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