used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
anew
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
from appearances alone
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
ARTISTICadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "To the dogs with your warning, you daren't bet."
terminate
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
daren't
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From this reading "To the dogs with your warning, you daren't bet."
Desmond
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From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "To the dogs with your warning, you daren't bet."
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
give-away
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From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
HERO'SnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll warn you once more," said the sharp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'll warn you once more," said the sharp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
NOVELnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
on one occasion
From this reading "I'll warn you once more," said the sharp.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
ROBverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll warn you once more," said the sharp.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
TABLEAUnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
a special situation
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALMOST A BREAK--A NOVEL GAME TO ROB--OUR HERO'S ARTISTIC ACTING--A TABLEAU AND A GRAND SURPRISE.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "I'll warn you once more," said the sharp.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "To the dogs with your warning, you daren't bet."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Again the sharp fixed his eyes upon our hero, but it was not a give-away; Desmond was playing his game too well.
which person or people
From this reading He appeared like an excited gambler, an amateur, who apparently believed he had a sure thing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "To the dogs with your warning, you daren't bet."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll warn you once more," said the sharp.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "To the dogs with your warning, you daren't bet."
