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HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after. It was exactly ten days later. Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn. Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house. The croupier was a little wizened man wanted on Earth.
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later than; following
From this reading “HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.”
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading “HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The croupier was a little wizened man wanted on Earth.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
later than; following
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
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From this reading The croupier was a little wizened man wanted on Earth.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
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From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
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From this reading The croupier was a little wizened man wanted on Earth.
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From this reading It was exactly ten days later.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
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From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was exactly ten days later.
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From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
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From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
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From this reading It was exactly ten days later.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The croupier was a little wizened man wanted on Earth.
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From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
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From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The croupier was a little wizened man wanted on Earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
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From this reading The croupier was a little wizened man wanted on Earth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
at the time that
From this reading HONEST IZZY A lot could be done in ten days, when a man knew what he was after.
in or at the place that
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
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From this reading The croupier was a little wizened man wanted on Earth.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Bruce Gordon stood in the motley crowd inside the barnlike room where Fats ran a bar along one wall, and filled the rest of the space with assorted tables--all worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gordon was sweating slightly as he stood at the roulette table, where both zero and double-zero were reserved for the house.
