used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
bank-notes
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From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is no play--in fact, it is a mere sham.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
ConfederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
croupier's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
increase twofold
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But there is no play--in fact, it is a mere sham.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
coins made of gold
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But there is no play--in fact, it is a mere sham.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
keyholesnounUS /ˈkiːhoʊlz/
plural of “keyhole” — the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But there is no play--in fact, it is a mere sham.
new-comer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But there is no play--in fact, it is a mere sham.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
on the contrary
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
roulettenounUS /ruːˈlet/
a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
roulette-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
scoopnounUS /skuːp/
the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading But there is no play--in fact, it is a mere sham.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Each new-comer, as he enters, takes his seat at the table and puts down his purse before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The centre of the room was taken up by a massive table, or rather a great chest, the upper part of which formed a roulette-table.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The rolls of gold--probably sovereigns (bank-notes are not used in roulette)--are laid out in rows, beside which is placed the croupier's long scoop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH AND THE GREEN BOOK The room in which the "Confederation of the North" held its meetings was provided with double doors--a circumstance by no means uncommon in Russian palaces, in order that there should be no spying through keyholes, no listening at doors.
