adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Still, time after time, I staked higher and higher, and still won.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still, time after time, I staked higher and higher, and still won.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one man present preserved his self-possession, and that man was my friend.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
croupiernoun
someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
deep-muttered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement in the room rose to fever pitch.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The excitement in the room rose to fever pitch.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But one man present preserved his self-possession, and that man was my friend.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Still, time after time, I staked higher and higher, and still won.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Still, time after time, I staked higher and higher, and still won.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The excitement in the room rose to fever pitch.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But one man present preserved his self-possession, and that man was my friend.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one man present preserved his self-possession, and that man was my friend.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The excitement in the room rose to fever pitch.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But one man present preserved his self-possession, and that man was my friend.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading But one man present preserved his self-possession, and that man was my friend.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The excitement in the room rose to fever pitch.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The excitement in the room rose to fever pitch.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading But one man present preserved his self-possession, and that man was my friend.
shovelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading Still, time after time, I staked higher and higher, and still won.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, time after time, I staked higher and higher, and still won.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But one man present preserved his self-possession, and that man was my friend.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The excitement in the room rose to fever pitch.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Still, time after time, I staked higher and higher, and still won.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excitement in the room rose to fever pitch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The silence was interrupted by a deep-muttered chorus of oaths and exclamations in different languages, every time the gold was shovelled across to my side of the table--even the imperturbable croupier dashed his rake on the floor in a (French) fury of astonishment at my success.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He came to my side, and whispering in English, begged me to leave the place, satisfied with what I had already gained.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Still, time after time, I staked higher and higher, and still won.
