Chapter XIII · The Soiling of a Page

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

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

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

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

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

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

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From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

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From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

with brightness

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

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From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

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

From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

move or strike with a noise

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

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From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

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

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

apart from; not including

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

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From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

coins made of gold

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

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

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

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From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

set afire or burning

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

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From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

and nothing more

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

above and across; more than

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

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

From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

confined on all sides

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

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

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

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

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Of the two long green tables, one was deserted and in darkness, and the other, brilliantly lighted from overhanging green shades, was surrounded by a fair number of men.

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

From this reading Except at short intervals between the hands, a decorous silence prevailed, broken only by the stereotyped phrases, _une carte, sept, neuf, baccara_, marking the progress of the game.

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

From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

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

From this reading It was the large room in the Kursaal assigned to the _Cercle de Genève_.

at the time that

From this reading But when the hand was over, voices rose, and above them was heard the sharp click of the mother-of-pearl counters and the chink of gold and silver, as the croupier, in the middle of the table, opposite the banker, settled losses and gains.

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

From this reading Then the croupier,--“_Quarante louis dans la banque, vingt à chaque tableau.