used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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matters of personal concern
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Now, needing money badly, he walked into the Ganymede Casino looking for a patsy....
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Give him a good poker game any time, and he would be happy.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
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casinosnounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊz/
plural of “casino” — a public building for gambling and entertainment
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
electronicadjectiveUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪk/
of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
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something many people believe that is false
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, needing money badly, he walked into the Ganymede Casino looking for a patsy....
gadgetsnounUS /ˈɡædʒəts/
plural of “gadget” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
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gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Rafferty was a gambler of the old school.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Give him a good poker game any time, and he would be happy.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
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GanymedenounUS /ˈɡænəmiːd/
(Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give him a good poker game any time, and he would be happy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Give him a good poker game any time, and he would be happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Give him a good poker game any time, and he would be happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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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 At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, needing money badly, he walked into the Ganymede Casino looking for a patsy....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rafferty was a gambler of the old school.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rafferty was a gambler of the old school.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
patsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
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pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading At poker, Rafferty knew he could beat any man alive.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
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psionic
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Rafferty
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riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
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an educational institution
From this reading Rafferty was a gambler of the old school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Give him a good poker game any time, and he would be happy.
trickyadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪki/
not to be trusted
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past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rafferty was a gambler of the old school.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He didn't believe in any of the fancy electronic gadgets that the casinos went in for these days, didn't much care for the psionic games of chance and other tricky and probably rigged affairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Give him a good poker game any time, and he would be happy.
