used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Author of "THE MAN FROM THE WILDS," "LISTER'S GREAT ADVENTURE," "WYNDHAM'S PAL," "PARTNERS OF THE OUT-TRAIL," "THE LURE OF THE NORTH," ETC.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "THE MAN FROM THE WILDS," "LISTER'S GREAT ADVENTURE," "WYNDHAM'S PAL," "PARTNERS OF THE OUT-TRAIL," "THE LURE OF THE NORTH," ETC.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Stannard put down his cards, shrugged resignedly, and opened the window.
cigar-smoke
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
Deering
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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ETC
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stannard put down his cards, shrugged resignedly, and opened the window.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
LISTER'S
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LUREnounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
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NORTHWESTnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading NORTHWEST!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used of mouth or eyes
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OUT-TRAIL
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PALnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table.
PARTNERSnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Author of "THE MAN FROM THE WILDS," "LISTER'S GREAT ADVENTURE," "WYNDHAM'S PAL," "PARTNERS OF THE OUT-TRAIL," "THE LURE OF THE NORTH," ETC.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Stannard put down his cards, shrugged resignedly, and opened the window.
resignedlyadverb
with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
From this reading Stannard put down his cards, shrugged resignedly, and opened the window.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Stannard put down his cards, shrugged resignedly, and opened the window.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table.
Stannard
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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "THE MAN FROM THE WILDS," "LISTER'S GREAT ADVENTURE," "WYNDHAM'S PAL," "PARTNERS OF THE OUT-TRAIL," "THE LURE OF THE NORTH," ETC.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor.
WILDSnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Stannard put down his cards, shrugged resignedly, and opened the window.
WYNDHAM'S
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