used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
AlabamanounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
DemonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
draw-poker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
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 Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
greenbacksnounUS /ˈɡriːnbæks/
plural of “greenback” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
ten 10s
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
the force of workers available
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
not any; not one
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
and nothing more
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
paupernounUS /ˈpɔːpər/
a person who is very poor
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
StampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading I had never thought that I was an expert at cards, but this triumph convinced me that there was more money to be made playing poker than in any other way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had my hand in my pocket, hold of the roll of greenbacks, and in that way constantly realized that I was no common pauper.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
at the time that
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
in or at the place that
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
which person or people
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I figured up in my mind that if I could win a hundred dollars a night, and only played five nights a week, I could lay up two thousand dollars a month.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading When I went away from the party of officers, where we had been playing draw-poker, with a hundred dollars in my pocket, which I had won from men who thought they were pretty good poker players, I felt as though I owned the earth.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay--I Cause a General Stampede--Christmas in the Pine Woods of Alabama--Millions of Dollars, but no Christmas Dinner.
