Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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in or near a particular place or position

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in or to or toward a former location

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the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The first thing that Tannhäuser noticed was the grace and charm, the gaiety and beauty of the croupiers.

at or toward the back of something

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a railcar where passengers ride

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a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading They stopped at the Casino first, and stepped out to join the players at petits chevaux.

put or send forth

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading The first thing that Tannhäuser noticed was the grace and charm, the gaiety and beauty of the croupiers.

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From this reading They stopped at the Casino first, and stepped out to join the players at petits chevaux.

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From this reading The first thing that Tannhäuser noticed was the grace and charm, the gaiety and beauty of the croupiers.

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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

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divisible by two

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a gay feeling

From this reading The first thing that Tannhäuser noticed was the grace and charm, the gaiety and beauty of the croupiers.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

coins made of gold

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The first thing that Tannhäuser noticed was the grace and charm, the gaiety and beauty of the croupiers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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moving to the inside of something

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading They stopped at the Casino first, and stepped out to join the players at petits chevaux.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading They were quite adorable even when they raked in one's little losings.

occurring by chance

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an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously

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being perceived or observed

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the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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From this reading They were quite adorable even when they raked in one's little losings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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a large and stately mansion

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plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

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a coniferous tree

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participate in games or sport

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plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading They stopped at the Casino first, and stepped out to join the players at petits chevaux.

more desirable than another

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They were quite adorable even when they raked in one's little losings.

past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading They were quite adorable even when they raked in one's little losings.

on the contrary

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

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From this reading OF THE STABAT MATER, SPIRIDION, AND DE LA PINE When he woke up from his day-dream, he noticed that the carriage was on its way back to the palace.

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inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading They stopped at the Casino first, and stepped out to join the players at petits chevaux.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

(of a nose) blocked

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From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They stopped at the Casino first, and stepped out to join the players at petits chevaux.

a special situation

From this reading The first thing that Tannhäuser noticed was the grace and charm, the gaiety and beauty of the croupiers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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a formal word for “on”

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

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look attentively

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how something is done or how it happens

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the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were quite adorable even when they raked in one's little losings.

at the time that

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which person or people

From this reading Tannhäuser preferred to watch the game rather than play himself, and stood behind Venus, who slipped into a vacant chair and cast gold pieces upon lucky numbers.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading OF THE STABAT MATER, SPIRIDION, AND DE LA PINE When he woke up from his day-dream, he noticed that the carriage was on its way back to the palace.