used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
Biscarros
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From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
Canolles
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From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
Castorin
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From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
covetouslyadverb
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
one or the other of two
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What's that? you haven't time?" exclaimed Canolles.
the organ of sight
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
haven't
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From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
It's
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From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
martingalenounUS /ˈmɑːrtɪŋeɪl/
a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
not any; not one
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
pistoles
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From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
Richon
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From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that? you haven't time?" exclaimed Canolles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
trente-et-quarantenounUS /ˈtreɪnteɪkwɑːˈrenteɪ/
a card game in which two rows of cards are dealt and players can bet on the color of the cards or on which row will have a count nearer some number
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Castorin hurried in, accompanied by Biscarros; together they prepared a table, and the two guests began to play.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
What's
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From this reading "What's that? you haven't time?" exclaimed Canolles.
whereupon
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From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
which person or people
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
belonging to which person
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading In less than an hour, notwithstanding his prediction, Richon had won forty pistoles from his opponent, whereupon Canolles, who had no more money about him, bade Castorin bring him a further supply from his valise.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
a late time of life
From this reading Castorin, who had been dreaming for ten years of a martingale at _trente-et-quarante_, and Biscarros, whose eye gleamed covetously at the sight of money, stood on either side of the table looking on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's not worth while," said Richon, who overheard the order; "I haven't time to give you your revenge."
