Chapter 18 of The Gambler: A Novel is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of The Gambler: A Novel is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette. After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied. "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried. "I can't play roulette to-night. But our turn will come; Mrs. Milbanke.
Chapter 18 of The Gambler: A Novel is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
From this reading “The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.”
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.”
a single distinct event
From this reading “The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.”
past form of “regenerate” — reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading “"Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.”
a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
From this reading “The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.”
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading “The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.”
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading “After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.”
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.”
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In this reading “The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.”
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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 After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
later than; following
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But our turn will come; Mrs. Milbanke.
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From this reading "I can't play roulette to-night.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But our turn will come; Mrs. Milbanke.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.
past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't play roulette to-night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
a single distinct event
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But our turn will come; Mrs. Milbanke.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "I can't play roulette to-night.
past form of “regenerate” — reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.
a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't play roulette to-night.
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading The little incident, trivial in itself, damped the general ardour for roulette.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But our turn will come; Mrs. Milbanke.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mrs. Milbanke has regenerated us--for the moment!" she cried.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading After a dozen turns of the wheel, Lady Frances declared herself satisfied.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But our turn will come; Mrs. Milbanke.
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