used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
DRENNEN
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From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
Drennen's
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From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For fifteen minutes the game was quiet and slow enough.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading For fifteen minutes the game was quiet and slow enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For fifteen minutes the game was quiet and slow enough.
set up or found
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
fraternallyadverb
in a brotherly manner
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
Garcia's
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From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For fifteen minutes the game was quiet and slow enough.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
not any; not one
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
NO-LUCK
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From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
pesosnounUS /ˈpeɪsoʊz/
plural of “peso” — the basic unit of money in Uruguay; equal to 100 centesimos
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For fifteen minutes the game was quiet and slow enough.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading For fifteen minutes the game was quiet and slow enough.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had made his little stack of silver in front of him, coins of the States.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUCK OF NO-LUCK DRENNEN Drennen's entrance into the game, informal as it had been, elicited no comment from the other players.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was other American money staked, jingling fraternally against pieces struck in the Canadian mint.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Even a few _pesos_ had found their way from Garcia's pockets and were accepted without challenge.
