Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

brought into existence

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

past form of “gamble” — take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

a man of refinement

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

the act of departing

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

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From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

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From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

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From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

the force of workers available

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

not any; not one

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

not one, and not any

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

plural of “puppy” — a young dog

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

carry out

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

hard to endure

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

at the time that

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

which person or people

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading None of the lower animals will do this; it is a characteristic of the born gambler.

having won

From this reading He did not gamble for the sake of winning money, however, for he was a gentleman and avarice was not among his faults, though he was not extravagant in his way of living, and knew very nearly to a penny what he spent from month to month.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What he enjoyed was the excitement of fearing that he was going to lose, as he occasionally did, though with no serious damage to his fortune.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Some people do daring things when there is a good reason for doing them, and they are like cats at bay; others are incapable of physical fear and never believe in danger, and they are likely healthy puppies; but one meets men now and then who fully realise every risk, and take a real pleasure in trying how far they can go without breaking their necks.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Monsieur Jules de Maurienne gambled, and, like most rich men who do, he generally won more than he lost.