used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
any thing at all
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
put or send forth
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
loudnessnoun
the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
a particular point in time
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
not any; not one
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
participate in games or sport
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
stridentadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪdənt/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a sense, politics must always represent the game that is most attractive to the careful gambler.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He may jump up from the gutter and shout that he is the man of the moment, without offering any proof of his assertion beyond the loudness of a strident voice.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
which person or people
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The gambler who takes up a political career plays to win or not to win.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is one of the few games within the reach of the adventurous, where no stake need be cast upon the table.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For one may play at it without having anything to lose.
