used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And that is why you term it dishonest?" asked the Countess.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And that is why you term it dishonest?" asked the Countess.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
Dan
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From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
DAVE
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From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading "And that is why you term it dishonest?" asked the Countess.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "Yes," replied Dan frankly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," replied Dan frankly.
RUNSnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "And that is why you term it dishonest?" asked the Countess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
THRILLnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading DAVE RUNS INTO A REAL THRILL "I do not understand," murmured the Countess.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I know that the European idea of gambling is very different from that entertained by most people in my country," Dan went on pleasantly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "And that is why you term it dishonest?" asked the Countess.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "To the greater number of Americans, gambling is a method of getting other people's money away from them without working for it."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," replied Dan frankly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And that is why you term it dishonest?" asked the Countess.
