used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
accumulateverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/
get or gather together
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
(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 "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
a quantity of money
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
curacoanoun
flavored with sour orange peel
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even then, don't touch it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
being one more than seven
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
one or the other of two
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then, don't touch it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
gulpverbUS /ɡʌlp/
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
ten 10s
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
not any; not one
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
permanences
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From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
possessing sweep
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then, don't touch it.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading "The system," he said, tossing off his glass of curacoa at one gulp, "is not at all a complicated one.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Even then, don't touch it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If the colour you stake upon comes up eight times in succession, and you have originally staked twenty francs, your gains lying on the table will amount to two thousand five hundred and sixty francs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
you'll
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From this reading If you study the permanences of any table--you can get them from the _Gazette Rose_--you'll find that each day the largest number of times either colour comes up in succession is nine.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, all you have to do is to go to a table at the opening of the play, and taking one colour, red or black it makes no difference, stake upon it, and allow your money to accumulate until it is swept away.
