adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
CarefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As near as I could make out, something happened at every play.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As near as I could make out, something happened at every play.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As near as I could make out, something happened at every play.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You watch it, Walter, while I play,” he whispered.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading As near as I could make out, something happened at every play.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As near as I could make out, something happened at every play.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As near as I could make out, something happened at every play.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading “You watch it, Walter, while I play,” he whispered.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As near as I could make out, something happened at every play.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kennedy and I exchanged glances, and he shoved the compass into my hand quickly.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading “You watch it, Walter, while I play,” he whispered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading “You watch it, Walter, while I play,” he whispered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “You watch it, Walter, while I play,” he whispered.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “You watch it, Walter, while I play,” he whispered.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would not go so far as to assert that whenever the larger stakes were on a certain number the needle pointed to the opposite side of the wheel, for it was impossible to be at all accurate about it.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Carefully concealing it, as he had done, yet holding it as close to the table as I dared I tried to follow two things at once without betraying myself.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You watch it, Walter, while I play,” he whispered.
