used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
American'snounUS /əˈmerɪkənz/
possessive form of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
BRADLEY'SnounUS /ˈbrædliz/
possessive form of “bradley” — United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
CARLO
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From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
DIONYSIUSnounUS /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiəs/
the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
disparagedverbUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒd/
past form of “disparage” — express a negative opinion of
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
DIVERGENCESnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒənsɪz/
plural of “divergence” — the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
European's
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From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
gambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
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 A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
usually; as a rule
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
IDIOSYNCRASIESnounUS /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəsiːz/
plural of “idiosyncrasy” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
money-grubbers
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From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
MONTEnounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
ODDITIESnounUS /ˈɑːdətiz/
plural of “oddity” — eccentricity that is not easily explained
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
and nothing more
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
over-takes
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From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
PASTIMESnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
PILLnounUS /pɪl/
something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
PLAYERSnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
roulettenounUS /ruːˈlet/
a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
roundnessnoun
the fullness of a tone of voice
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
seizesverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
squarenessnoun
the property of being shaped like a square
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
TIME-KILLING
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From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
unrelentingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈlentɪŋ/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
at the time that
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, the people of all nations, generally speaking, are money-grubbers, in that they devote themselves to earning money on which to live.
a Caucasian
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
which person or people
From this reading A majority of the people who gamble at Bradley’s are the extreme opposite of the majority of the people who gamble at Monte Carlo; and in these two gambling houses any observer may discover an outstanding difference between the European’s and the American’s attitude toward money.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading OF THE DIVERGENCES BETWEEN BRADLEY’S AND MONTE CARLO--OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF THE LITTLE WHITE PILL--OF THE ODDITIES OF FAT PLAYERS--OF TIME-KILLING PASTIMES--AND OF THE WISDOM OF DIONYSIUS THE ELDER About the only similarity between Bradley’s and the Monte Carlo Casino is the squareness of the game and the roundness of the roulette wheels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The European, however, pursues his money with an unrelenting ferocity; and when he over-takes it, he seizes it with such an iron grip that the head on each coin almost bursts into shrill screams of agony.
a late time of life
From this reading For years Americans have been disparaged by Europeans as money-grubbers.
