used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
Adolphe
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From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
a quantity of money
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
How
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From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
Hugh
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From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
I'll
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From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
Trethowen
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From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
unconcernedlyadverb
in an unconcerned manner
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The announcement caused each of the quartette the most intense excitement, for it meant that Pierre had backed that amount against the banker's stake upon the result of his tableau.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
