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Chapter VII
"Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips. "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt. "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation. "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly. 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.
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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.”
to reach or total a particular quantity or value
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “"How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.”
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.”
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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.
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From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
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.
to reach or total a particular quantity or value
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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 -ing form of “be”
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
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From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
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.
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From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
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From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Five thousand francs," replied Hugh, after a moment's calculation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Scarcely," replied Trethowen, raising his glass to his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much is in the bank?" asked Adolphe unconcernedly, as the cards were being dealt.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very well, I'll `play' you," the young man said calmly.
