| 单词 | even chance |
| 例句 | I just want an even chance to get my money back. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z But for half a century, if there was a significant jazz festival anywhere in the world, there was a better than even chance it was a George Wein production. George Wein, Jazz Festival Trailblazer, Is Dead at 95 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z You might even chance across works by Stendhal. 36 Hours: 36 Hours in Lyon, France 2012-04-12T15:55:32Z You might even chance upon the place during one of its film evenings . 10 great restaurants near stations in Europe: readers’ tips 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z "This is bad news for India-China relations. We will not see summits or even chance meetings between the two sides," Jacob said. Analysis: Xi skipping G20 summit seen as new setback to India-China ties 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Interest rate futures tied to the Fed's policy rate on Friday priced in a more than even chance of tightening at either the November or December policy meetings. Dollar steady as Fed's Powell says higher rates may be needed 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Markets suspect the cash rate is nearing its peak, with futures pricing in an even chance of a further rate hike to 4.35% in December. Australia ANZ-Indeed jobs ads edge 0.4% higher in July 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z “It demonstrated again that in our schools, every boy and every girl has a fair and even chance.” A Black Girl Won the 1908 Spelling Bee. Her Family Is Searching for Her Medal. 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Only last week came the announcement that there's a greater than even chance that global surface temperatures on Earth will exceed the 1.5℃ threshold within the next five years. The COVID pandemic may be "over" — but the pandemic of loneliness is getting worse 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z If they believe they stand an even chance of defeating us, they are more likely to take their best shot. The new — or perhaps renewed — Cold War 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Lowland rain, mountain snow, cooler-than-normal temperatures, periods of gusty winds and even chances of thunderstorms and hail are all in this week’s very active weather forecast. Very active Seattle weather forecast for the week ahead 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Futures imply only an even chance of one more hike. Dollar slips as Fed outlook shifts 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z By the time he got home, Bell had decided the league wouldn’t survive unless each team had an even chance to bid for talent. NFL’s unparalleled parity was born at a cigarette-burned desk in Philadelphia 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Cohen added there is an even chance of the company’s heading straight to liquidation through a Chapter 7 filing. For Bed Bath & Beyond, bankruptcy may be the only option 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z As I write this, it looks as though the Democrats have a better than even chance of holding on to the Senate and even some statistical possibility they won't lose the House. After the GOP's midterm stinkbomb, the Trump-DeSantis 2024 throwdown is next 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Forecasts suggest Republicans have a strong chance of winning back control of the House of Representatives, and an even chance of taking control of the Senate. Republican takeover of U.S. Congress would mean tax fights are back 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z “So that’s why Republicans think they certainly have an even chance in the district.” In Virginia’s 7th, GOP race to take on Spanberger is anybody’s game 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z "Is there a better than even chance that the Mercer money is flowing, like so many tributaries, right into a larger seditious stream on this? Of course there is." How the Mercers’ millions bankrolled election lies, white nationalism and the Capitol riot 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Decency, honor, respect, treating people with dignity, making that sure that everyone has an even chance. Snap polls give Joe Biden edge over Trump in final TV debate – US politics live 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z “The Daily Mail reporter said that we had an ‘even chance’ of getting to America. Ex-sailor’s film shows Mayflower II’s colorful 1957 voyage 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Rahman said he now believes there is a greater than even chance that Mr. Johnson will fail to strike a deal with Brussels, ushering in a period of disruption on top of the pandemic. Boris Johnson, Covid, Brexit and the Art of Policy Improvisation 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z A 60-year-old in the west today has an even chance of living to 90 and a 40-year-old can expect to live to 95. The 100-year life: how to prolong a healthy mind 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z “There is a better than even chance that the Democratic candidate in 2020, in speaking about foreign policy, will criticize Trump for being too conciliatory toward China,” he said. China Pledges Openness in Hopes of Reaching a Trade Deal 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z "I predict to you the Democrats will win 40 seats in the House. And I predict to you there's a slightly better than even chance we win the Senate," Biden said. Biden not planning 2020 run 'at this point,' but bitter feud with Trump continues 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z Center for Politics is predicting for the first time this election cycle that Democrats have a better than even chance at retaking the House. Analysis | The Daily 202: Why U.S. v. Nixon matters — now more than ever 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z The market is pricing in an approximately even chance of a hike in December. Asian shares wobble as investors await Fed meeting for rate clues 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z The riposte is that underdogs, after holding back their opponents for 120 minutes, deserve an even chance at glory. Even with the ABBA format, penalty shootouts remain a lottery 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z Markets are pricing in an even chance of an interest rate hike in December. Asia stocks, dollar get boost from firm Wall Street, U.S. jobs 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z “I wasn't totally surprised, but I had come to the view that there was a better than even chance that he would come to his senses and stay in the Paris Agreement,” Gore said recently. Analysis | The Energy 202: Activists hounded lawmakers on health care. Al Gore says climate change is next. 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z A Reuters poll on Friday showed that the dollar is expected to keep strengthening against the euro in the months ahead with investors putting even chances on reaching parity this year. Dollar up as solid U.S. jobs report sets stage for Fed hikes 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z The market is pricing in an approximately even chance of a hike in December. Asian shares wobble as investors await Fed meeting for rate clues 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Several times, Holt asked both candidates to answer the same question in turn, a strategy that seemed designed to create an even chance for the two rivals. Holt strikes a moderate tone as debate moderator 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Markets are pricing in an even chance of an interest rate hike in December. Asia stocks, dollar get boost from firm Wall Street, U.S. jobs 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z He is an exceedingly careful man and one can be certain he would not be doing this without polls telling him he has a far better than even chance. Can the G.O.P. Senate Majority Survive Donald Trump? 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Trump’s trip to Mexico was something of a Hail Maria, as polls show Democratic rival Hillary Clinton with a yuuge advantage and Democrats with a better than even chance of taking back the Senate. Trump reverts to his xenophobic self 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z There is an even chance of a wetter-than-average spring across the rest of the country. Spring rain for Australia's north to hold cattle prices high 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, federal funds rates futures implied traders saw an even chance the Fed would raise it policy rate at its Dec. 13-14 policy meeting, according to CME Group's FedWatch program. Libor rise, driven by U.S. money market rules, seen topping near 1.0 percent 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z They themselves have an almost even chance of having an aunt or uncle or step-dad or brother in jail, or in rehab, or in addiction or battling addiction. In east Buffalo, drug addiction's grip is tightened by decades-long cycle 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z With that critical caveat, Democrats say there’s at least an even chance they will score a net gain of four or five seats. Presidential Primaries May Hold Key in Senate Races 2015-12-27T05:00:00Z Many observers now give Edwards an even chance, or better, at winning the Governor’s Mansion, something unfathomable just weeks ago. David Vitter is a cheap political prostitute: Even Louisiana racists smell the desperation in his foul new campaign ad 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z “With a radius 60 percent larger than the Earth, this planet has a somewhat better than even chance of being rocky,” Jenkins said. Astronomers discover most Earth-like planet yet 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z Scientists say there’s a better than even chance it is. Kepler space telescope: Scientists find closest thing yet to Earth-sun twin system 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z But facing resistance from Germany, there is only an even chance it will buy government bonds, a Reuters poll found last week. Euro zone risks return to contraction, China outlook smoggy 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z However, facing resistance from Germany, there is only an even chance it will buy government bonds, a Reuters poll found last week. Euro zone economy looking set to contract in the new year: PMI 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z There is now an even chance the ECB conducts sovereign quantitative easing, or buying bonds with new money, according to a Reuters poll of traders on Monday. Reuters poll: ECB can weaken euro but only via sovereign QE - FX strategists 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z There is a better than even chance some form of QE is extended or at least threatened in order to stem the dollar’s advance. What Next? 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z Senate is up for grabs, with Republicans enjoying a better than even chance of seizing control. Midterm election unlikely to end gridlock in Washington, analysts say 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z Financial sources said there was an even chance of either option being chosen. Hypo Real Estate favours Depfa sale to Leucadia 2014-05-13T08:18:30Z And once tests are reformed, it suggests children should be provided with at least 10 hours free, or subsidised preparation for entrance tests, so applicants from all backgrounds are given an even chance of success. 11-plus coaching culture 'must end' 2013-11-08T02:46:46Z The outcome remains in doubt, though there may be an even chance that after a near-death experience or two, Congress will authorize a strike in a close vote. Letter From Washington: Obama's 2nd Term Reaches a Tipping Point 2013-09-08T16:07:49Z As it was, we gave a sucker an even chance having had them on toast. Conor O'Shea tipped to replace Declan Kidney as Ireland's head coach 2013-02-25T19:30:06Z In the morning hours, he uses headphones so as not to even chance disturbing his neighbors. The Hunt: The Hunt — A Move With Music in Mind 2013-01-06T03:50:02Z Within an hour, the atom has an even chance of decaying; the decay would trigger a hammer that smashes open the vial of antifeline serum. Bringing Schrödinger s Cat to Life 2012-10-09T18:15:11.620Z The numbers suggest Obama stands a basically even chance of winning in November. What History Tells Us About Obama?s Chances 2012-05-07T10:30:12Z Nearly every player at Monte Carlo has a system of some sort, generally played on the even chances. Hoyle's Games Modernized 2012-04-15T02:00:05.927Z We only write that which we know, and even chance has given us nothing. Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants 2012-03-28T02:00:29.747Z It is therefore more than an even chance that in any case of disease some sanitary defect will be found about the premises quite irrespective of any direct causal connection with the case. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z I don't need any man's help in my fight ... when I got an even chance. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z All things favored his project—even chance had befriended him in Mrs. Hazeldean’s mistake. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Besides the three even chances: Red, Black; Pair, Impair; Passe or Manque, one single number may be backed. Hoyle's Games Modernized 2012-04-15T02:00:05.927Z When American salesmen tried to compete with German and French and Spanish exporters they always failed to secure freight rates that gave them an even chance. Prowling about Panama 2012-02-11T03:04:04.040Z This is where man has an even chance with his fellow-man. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political 2012-02-11T03:03:48.503Z It's even chances you strike it quite as rich there. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z It’s more than even chance that, when you are ready to start on the road, he will give you the slip.” Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star 2012-01-20T03:00:15.013Z A player wishing to stake on any of the even chances, or the dozens, or the columns, places his money on the portion of the cloth marked out for that chance. Hoyle's Games Modernized 2012-04-15T02:00:05.927Z “Would you drink your share of water when water is so precious and not take even chances with the rest of us in any danger?” Frank Merriwell's Alarm Doing His Best 2011-12-30T03:00:28.567Z Collectors of books are continually being asked to lend volumes which happen to take the passing fancy of a friend or even chance acquaintance, and it is frequently a matter of some delicacy to refuse. Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs 2011-12-21T03:00:41.820Z It's an even chance that deep down she believes that she delivered the message to me, and that I neglected it.' Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z Still, officials in more than half of the states said in a recent survey that there is an even chance that their Medicaid programs will face a budget shortfall as enrollment continues to increase. States face bleak economic forecast, report says 2011-11-30T05:01:26Z Another style of play is to bet on the prospect of the colour, or even chances, running in a particular way. Hoyle's Games Modernized 2012-04-15T02:00:05.927Z There is about an even chance that the weak suit led will put the dealer or the dummy hand in the lead. Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play with Illustrative Hands and the Club Code of Bridge Laws 2011-11-14T03:00:24.540Z They felt that there was more than an even chance while daylight lasted. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z This game gives both a more even chance to show they’re on the right track against another rebuilding power. Auburn-Florida game pits 2 recent national champs trying to rebound from tough losses 2011-10-14T14:06:02Z The Nobel award was dropped into the midst of a heated re-election campaign in which Mrs. Johnson Sirleaf is given only an even chance. Prize or Not, Liberian Faces Tough Race to Keep Office 2011-10-07T23:29:06Z The percentage in favour of the Bank on all monies staked on the even chances, however, is only one-half of this amount. Hoyle's Games Modernized 2012-04-15T02:00:05.927Z I can remember a time when, on giving the order "Walk—march" to any given team, there was always an even chance that drivers and horses would disagree as to the necessity for moving off. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z That is to say, that the ordinary maximum should be entirely abrogated in favour of monsieur, and any sum he cared to wager upon an even chance, the Administration would be pleased to meet. Chance in Chains A Story of Monte Carlo 2011-10-03T02:00:32.613Z In San Antonio, Rosenblum said that there is a better than even chance the United States will return to more than 2 percent growth. U.S. on "knife edge" of contraction: Fed economist 2011-09-27T15:15:10Z Randolph took that bet, which was a good one, with more than an even chance in his favor, and he lost, for every one of the five bets lost. Taking Chances 2011-09-21T02:00:36.667Z Let it be noted at this point that zero does not affect a system played on the even chances in any degree whatsoever. Hoyle's Games Modernized 2012-04-15T02:00:05.927Z For there was a more than even chance of the Yankee snipers’ being sniped by the rival sharpshooters, who were better acquainted with the ground. Short Stories of the New America Interpreting the America of this age to high school boys and girls 2011-09-17T02:00:26.183Z All the money upon the table, at that moment, was upon even chances, upon the dozens, the transversales, or the columns. Chance in Chains A Story of Monte Carlo 2011-10-03T02:00:32.613Z Colquhoun also said there was a greater than even chance Fitch will downgrade Japan's credit rating because of the country's public debt, which is running at about twice the size of the $5 trillion economy. Fitch warns of downgrades for China, Japan 2011-09-08T04:34:40Z And now that there was an even chance for him, Bud’s old humorous and carefree impulses were again ascendant. The Ranchman 2011-08-27T02:00:21.017Z She could run, and she could run well; so well that there was an even chance, perhaps, that she could run faster and last longer than those mill-trained men. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z S.& P. had already announced that there was an even chance that the nation’s AAA rating might be lowered. Buy, Sell, Hold (Tight): Eight Days of Market Frenzy 2011-08-13T14:55:04Z Was there not more than an even chance that Dunham had offered the large reward for his apprehension merely to make sure that he would not return? The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z "It's even chances we don't get a whack at one of them." By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z You have an even chance with the lamb. Hope Hathaway A Story of Western Ranch Life 2011-07-07T02:00:27.303Z “Well, it’s an even chance that we may all have to trek into laager there or somewhere, any day; and it’s safe there, at any rate.” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z They have never had an even chance to fight for their own cause and it remains to be seen what they would do in such a case. Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha 2011-07-04T02:00:25.783Z On the even chance that he isn't what he claims to be, we are going to arrest him and every man in his crowd. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z As he lay dying, Fisk asked his attending physician: “Doctor, is there an even chance of my getting well again?” Bookshelf: An Era When the City Roared 2011-07-03T02:50:02Z In other words, the game being one of life and death, you must take even chances with your opponent. The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 2011-06-29T02:00:28.167Z I know that you'd rush in where a business prince wouldn't even chance a peek! The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z He decided to remain where he was, it being an even chance as to whether the herd, after it had started, would break past him or to the north-eastward. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z “Taken together, these risks imply at least an even chance of default over the rating horizon,” Moody’s said in a statement. EU Officials to Urge Investors to Buy New Greek Debt 2011-06-01T22:36:29Z Two, perhaps three, miles had been covered and they hung by him, just within sight, just beyond that point where they might fire with an even chance of certainty. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z “Well,” he said slowly, “it seemed even chances that I could reach him with the butt, and I owed you a good deal, you see.” The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z And, yes, he had far better than an even chance of getting there in time. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z For three days he lay just about an even chance, go or stay, with a little leaning toward the first. The Wound Dresser A Series of Letters Written from the Hospitals in Washington during the War of the Rebellion 2011-04-01T02:00:42.513Z Even after seven nights’ observations, on which no change is noted, it will only be about an even chance that the star may not still be of the Algol type. A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars 2011-03-20T02:00:35.713Z Sodhi believes there is an even chance that at least one of the three Japanese carmakers in Britain – Toyota, Nissan and Honda – will need to close its operation here because of a shortage of parts. Japan nuclear crisis: stocks tumble and manufacturers brace for parts shortage 2011-03-15T20:34:23Z There were even chances of an arrangement with Walpole, with possibilities, in that or in some other way, that Swift should not die a mere Irish dean. The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's, and Goethe's With Other Essays 2011-03-03T03:00:54.067Z It is not more than an even chance that we can succeed in evading him and the others. Where Duty Called or, In Honor Bound 2011-01-01T03:00:22.753Z Red flag: ModCloth is run by a husband-and-wife team, which, given American divorce rates, means there is an even chance of a messy leadership struggle. VCs Pick the Hottest Inc. 500 Companies 2010-10-01T16:00:00Z Israeli Defense Minister said there was more than an even chance the peace process would continue. As Moratorium Ends, Netanyahu Urges Restraint 2010-09-26T14:12:00Z Nor is she involved in the process by which horses are handed out, which is intended to give all riders an even chance of success. Hayley Turner embraces limelight but dreams of a big-race winner 2010-08-06T23:05:00Z At the current time the stock seems to be incorporating an even chance of a revised £11 offer. Miners climb after Chinese currency news, with Vedanta leading the way 2010-06-21T16:32:00Z Now, with two trophies in hand, and an even chance of Bayern making it the ultimate treble by beating Inter Milan in the Champions League final next Saturday, van Gaal’s reputation is soaring. Global Soccer: Bayern Munich and Chelsea Display Dominance 2010-05-16T15:30:00Z It was an even chance, however, and Pete decided to go up, and keep sharp watch for any signs which would indicate that he was on the right track. The Girl From Tim's Place You have no more than an even chance of living beyond this night. Toppleton's Client or, A Spirit in Exile Inquiry, or even chance, may betray your real name. The New Conspiracy Against the Jesuits Detected and Briefly Exposed with a short account of their institute; and observations on the danger of systems of education independent of religion The author p. 147suggests that the chevron “might symbolise the hospital roof, while the equally divided and counter-changed argent and sable suggested that each patient admitted had an even chance of recovery or of death.” Springtime and Other Essays My son Thomas is walking up and down out there, and it's an even chance whether he goes to heaven or hell. On the Heights A Novel There is at least an even chance that the international situation will be quite as unsatisfactory and perilous in 1920 as it was in 1900. American World Policies Doctor Cabot dressed the wound, and the Indian was sent away, with an even chance, as the doctor considered, for life or death. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. Yes, I think I might go along with your idea, if you can convince me it has an even chance for success. The Merchants of Venus Dr. Mary Equi, of Portland, Ore., who examined the body, stated that with surgical attention there would have been more than an even chance of recovery. The Everett massacre A history of the class struggle in the lumber industry Then the uproar ended abruptly, and Dorothy climbing upon Peggy’s knee, pledged herself solemnly never again to ride boar-back, a promise which stands more than an even chance of being religiously kept. Peggy Raymond's Vacation or Friendly Terrace Transplanted He insists on an even chance with his fellow players. Concerning Justice Had Germany not invaded Belgium, it is an even chance that England would not have intervened, at least at the beginning of the war. The Evidence in the Case A Discussion of the Moral Responsibility for the War of 1914, as Disclosed by the Diplomatic Records of England, Germany, Russia To take an ordinary common-sense view of the matter: it is surely better far to have a three to one chance in favour of disabling than an even chance of killing a fellow-creature? Broad-Sword and Single-Stick With Chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking-Stick, Umbrella and Other Weapons of Self-Defence Now, in the case of a child, it is at least an even chance that that other word is just as unknown as the one it is intended to explain. In the School-Room Chapters in the Philosophy of Education Absolute ignorance, whether or no, means an even chance of either. When Ghost Meets Ghost “And he said he would be at pains to avoid even chance meetings with me, because it would make talk and cause me annoyance.” In the Shadow of the Hills To bring this about—the even chance for everyone—is the plain and simple meaning of life. In Times Like These Harvard would need a dry field this year to stand an even chance at winning. Interference and Other Football Stories There was an even chance that the rougher trail would offer difficulties in the dark, but that was up to the sorrel and was worth the trial. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine But by the end of another week it was openly inquiring whether “The Pilgrim” had as much as an even chance of winning after all. Once to Every Man They knew, none better, that once amidst that furnace which lay directly ahead it was something worse than an even chance of life. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills This is really due to the fact that this bird is one of nature's darlings and thoroughly succeeds where it has an even chance. The Meaning of Evolution "It's even chances the excitement or the journey will kill you." Thurston of Orchard Valley I would say that you have about an even chance of dying very unpleasantly or of being a deputy. Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930 A hard battle he knew it would be, with, as yet, almost even chances for life and death. Treasure Valley For more than a year it had worn like iron, and it had more than an even chance of continuing to do so. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China The motor boat captain was by no means blind to the fact that the “Restless” hadn’t quite an even chance of weathering this stiff gale. The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise Is slavery more progressive and expansive than freedom? and are the men who form Free States afraid to meet the men who form Slave States on common ground and take an even chance for control? The Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery Delivered at Fort Wayne, Ind., October 30th 1860 To dhraw them buttons is an even chance between us; an’ maybe the best man is him that’ll have to die. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea It is an even chance that she is right. David Fleming's Forgiveness Faith, it was an even chance on which side the platter would fall, but this time the luck was mine. The Doomsman Well, at the worst, we have an even chance! In Her Own Right The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour Before you know where you are, you've got to put two hundred and fifty-six pounds on an even chance to get one back. Jonah and Co. Under those circumstances, Blake felt that he might have an even chance in a hand-to-hand combat with the powerful but slow-footed Xollarian. Zehru of Xollar Dr. Welles said only an hour ago he had no more than an even chance for his life. No Clue A Mystery Story "We've an even chance—if his heart doesn't go back on us." Virginia Evidently a case where the Recording Angel would not even chance a blot. Happy-Thought Hall If there's treachery, if they aren't satisfied with the cut we're offering, why it's two against two—you and I have an even chance. Valley of the Croen For despite their show of confidence to one another, each secretly knew that if a determined rush was made from near at hand, there was scarcely an even chance of their standing it off. The Young Railroaders Tales of Adventure and Ingenuity In that case, we have an even chance of getting away. Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub He'd gotten what he could carry from the aidvan, but there was a better than even chance the car itself held something useful, this far from any settlements. Hostage A Terran Empire story An even chance of life is given you! "Unto Caesar" If Tommy's mother had not taught him, there is at least an even chance that he would have tried to grow red before he grew big. Days Off And Other Digressions For there's, at any rate, an even chance of his being right; while, at worst, if she answers, "I think not," his doubt is at once solved in favor of the other sister. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873 They filled two boats, and George thought that, given a fair and even chance, they could easily be overpowered. Under the Rebel's Reign But mackerel are very uncertain, so far as their location and inclination to bite are concerned; so that there was not more than an even chance for him to catch a single fish. The Coming Wave The Hidden Treasure of High Rock He volunteered to go with me and take even chances. The Mormon Menace The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite It was an even chance, at one time, whether he would go at all, and now, there is no telling when he will be back again. Janet's Love and Service Lee's principle is that an annuity on a life is the annuity made certain for the term within which it is an even chance the life drops. A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I "Beyond question," said Roger Eliot quietly, "they believe their team has at least an even chance for the game; otherwise, not half so many would have made the journey to watch it." Rival Pitchers of Oakdale It was at least an even chance, he told himself, and opened the door. Supermind "It's an even chance," said Stephen Lorimer, "and if Honor's palling with him can swing it, can we square it with ourselves to take her away from him?" Play the Game! I shouldn’t hardly have an even chance with some of those college-bred chaps, though there are some things I know as well as the best of them, I reckon. Janet's Love and Service We will stick together and take even chances. The Search for the Silver City A Tale of Adventure in Yucatan But—somebody who was never educated as a Tory has got to help the National-Liberal-Conservative Government to get an even chance to administer this nation after the upheavals of war. The Masques of Ottawa All things favored his project—even chance had befriended him in Mrs. Hazeldean's mistake. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 It is an even chance which ruling thought iv in the clever little writer, a love of religion or a love of dress, shows most plainly its influence on this diary. Diary of Anna Green Winslow A Boston School Girl of 1771 It seemed an even chance; then she gained on the current and finally reached good water whence she came to our position. A Canyon Voyage The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, and the Explorations on Land, in the Years 1871 and 1872 Steve Adams never took the witness stand, although many thought he had an even chance to convince a jury that he was not the aggressor. David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story I think this," he replied: "it's an even chance he did. The Winning Clue Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place. Tancred Or, The New Crusade When "Tutti" is called, all the fingers, thumb and all, must be extended, and then it is an even chance that a discussion will take place as to whether the thumb was out. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 Some one will inquire how does the bank make it pay while taking such even chances? Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City It is a lottery with an even chance of drawing white or black. How to Live Rules for Healthful Living Based on Modern Science There was an even chance that the guilty man would be caught—and there was an even chance that an innocent man would hang. The Winning Clue I said: "I think I know the man pretty well, and I think there is more than an even chance that he will sign it," and he did. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 Yet the conflict, as important to those engaged in it, as a great battle between civilized foes, a hundred thousand on a side, and far more fierce, yet hung on an even chance. The Young Trailers A Story of Early Kentucky Was there not more than an even chance that Andrew Galbraith would die, after all? The Price For one thing, both the women had harsh, scolding voices, and it was even chances that if you passed within earshot of their cabin you would hear them giving tongue. Strangers at Lisconnel It is the initial injustices of the game that we Radicals object to—the injustices which prevent us from all starting fair and having our even chance of picking up a livelihood. Post-Prandial Philosophy The war over, he would have his even chance with other men when its bitterness had been softened. The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis Dan Hicks had been upset, and as he sprawled on his back on deck, he appeared to Captain Scraggs to offer at least an even chance for victory. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates In all sincerity, I think that you and your team have less than an even chance for survival. The Universe — or Nothing If she happened to feel in the right mood she might achieve something, but it was an even chance that at the critical moment her courage might fail her. The Luckiest Girl in the School It's certain that half of us at least shall be killed before the end, so there's an even chance of one of us surviving the other.' Tales Of Hearsay But the bridge had been threatened for several days, and, as we had not seen it for thirty-six hours, we knew there was more than an even chance that the tramp was right. Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XII, Jan. 3, 1891 You won your fight with your even chance? Destiny It was a hard ride and a fine combination which secured the quarry, and, as with all sport worth the name, it was even chances on the deer. The Story of the Guides The puzzle is to discover which two pairs of numbers should be selected in order to give both players an exactly even chance. Amusements in Mathematics "Well, say it's an even chance I do an' an even chance I don't," she parried. The Girl of the Golden West She might not have come here at all, yet there was an even chance the other way, and I should be mad not to follow the threads I held in my hand. The Passenger from Calais And you were fighting your fight for life—with only an even chance. Destiny It's your life and liberty for mine—maybe not quite an even exchange, since you'd have more than even chances if it came to a trial, I suppose. The Diamond Cross Mystery Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Whether he would be angry or amused was for the moment an even chance, as Ellen, watching him, understood. Red Pepper's Patients With an Account of Anne Linton's Case in Particular So he ordered us to retire into the swamp just back of our position, where we would be safe from dragoons, at least, and where we would have an even chance with the infantry. The Yankee Tea-party Or, Boston in 1773 Both in play and in work my fight must be clean and fair; I shall ask but for an even chance. How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods Several doctors tell me that I have an even chance. Destiny It's an even chance Sampson'll search every room and corner in this old house. The Rustlers of Pecos County Give us an even chance for labor, for the proletariat; an even show before the courts, an open forum in the newspapers, the right to organize as capital organizes, and we'll win. Success A Novel No man did injustice to his neighbor, for fair play and an even chance were gods in the eyes of all, eikons above each pinon-burning hearth in all that valley of content. Heart's Desire In any case he will run an even chance of giving the right answer from sheer guessing. How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods I said to him"—Rachel's voice trembled more and more-"'It was an even chance. Red Pottage With two of the desperadoes disposed of in ambuscade, he could have a fairly even chance with the man called Davy. The Daughter of Anderson Crow Why had she not played on an even chance, or one of the dozens, or even a transversale? Septimus "It's an even chance that it is a 'hostile ship,'" Prescott suggested. The Young Engineers on the Gulf Or, The Dread Mystery of the Million Dollar Breakwater In others again, some of which lie in the east, occasional search or even chance discoveries have shed welcome light. Ancient Town-Planning But you must remember it was his own doing, and a perfectly even chance. Red Pottage It was as clear as daylight to her that there had been no murder but a free fight—an even chance between him and Westall. Marcella It's an even chance Mr. Mahr would have any messages reported. Out of the Ashes Not long afterwards, with no more than even chances, Frémont defeated Stonewall Jackson in Virginia—at Cross Keys—which was more than any of the other Union generals then in that department could do. The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories Of The Struggle For Human Rights There was an even chance for each of the boys, but the odds were in favor of Jack, although Percival was no less liked by the Hilltop boys. The Hilltop Boys on the River Sometimes they are exceedingly industrious and obedient, but then there is an even chance that they will shirk and follow their own sweet will. The Human Machine He takes counsel with personal prejudices, with customs and traditions, with pride, or with fear—or he leaves the decision to mere guess-work, or even chance. Analyzing Character “Mental telegraphy,” of course, would explain all, and even chance coincidence is perfectly conceivable. The Book of Dreams and Ghosts I have saved myself many a time by strategy, but chose the sword always if there were an even chance. D'Ri and I If I had died when I was poor, I think you will agree with me that, if there is a heaven, I should have stood an even chance of getting there. Friday, the Thirteenth It's an even chance whether he will dare to or not. By Advice of Counsel "Perhaps the birds stir the eggs up every day to give them all an even chance," said Rap. Citizen Bird Scenes from Bird-Life in Plain English for Beginners Once more they were abreast of the "houn' dogs," and once more the tried and untried of the same Kennel raced side by side, with even chances of victory. Baldy of Nome Now, we both see by this, that we stand an even chance of being destroyed, and reason resumes her reign. The Old Bell of Independence; Or, Philadelphia in 1776 It was an even chance either way, so he took the one that gave him most. Action Front Yet, even to such questions as these the sharp, observant man may risk an answer with something rather better than an even chance of being right. What is Coming? If she could keep the canoe bow on, there was an even chance that the squall would blow itself out in half an hour. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest Medically, he hasn't more than an even chance. Mary Wollaston Not mistaken at all," replied Mr. Sidney; "the immorality of the signature is the most perspicuous, and it is more than an even chance that he has graduated from a State's prison. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 62, December, 1862 Then he fished the waters with a will; and it was but a scurvy remark of Flashy Joe, who said that "it was about an even chance whether he took porgy or porgy took him." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 40, February, 1861 Bruce was really in very good form, and he felt that he stood more than an even chance with Merriwell. Frank Merriwell at Yale There’s an even chance that he will never get up again. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale The doctors gave him an even chance, but the boy was more confident. Mary Wollaston In either case, it is an even chance that he afterwards unconsciously repurchases the same things at a higher price than he gave for them at first. Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people It's for you to say whether you want to eat that pill and get your even chance, or whether you want to get shot. Danny's Own Story It is an even chance that you throw 8. The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims Volume II (of II) And a new deal meant at least even chance for good luck. Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise "The doctors say he has an even chance," said Sergeant Riley. Bob Cook and the German Spy Whenever you see one on 'em with a whole lot of sweethearts, it's an even chance if she gets married to any on 'em. The Clockmaker Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville They may still be dangerous, for they are armed; but with six to six, we have an even chance. The Mysterious Island There seemed less than an even chance of our getting through with our own lives. A Columbus of Space Mrs. Pence was building a new house and there was more than an even chance that Stephen Giles might decorate it. Under the Skylights It was an even chance whether I should try to secure him for Miss Vervain, or for Art—as they call it. A Foregone Conclusion It's an even chance, if we save it," Joel heard one of the firemen say; "it's got in between the joints. The Adventures of Joel Pepper It was one of those results which could rarely occur; but even chance enters too frequently in the league against lovers. Coningsby Furthermore, since the facts indicate that male-producing and female-producing spermatozoa are present in equal numbers, it follows that practically there is an even chance that an embryo will develop into a boy or a girl. The Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During Pregnancy And should I stand, at that distance, an even chance to finish him, which could only be done by putting a ball through his brain, or spine, or directly through his heart? Gaut Gurley I took even chances, and I give him better than an even break. The Rangeland Avenger Should he try to submerge the craft to bring her to land under the ice, it was an even chance every one on board would perish miserably—caught in the sunken "sub." Lost in the Air But they are perfectly natural risks, and I have more than an even chance. Joe Strong the Boy Fire-Eater The Most Dangerous Performance on Record A surgeon who examined the body, testified that if it had been an ordinary bullet Rockwell would have had an even chance of landing with only a bad wound. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun My suspicions as to her confirmed, it was an even chance that I might be able to place her. The Secrets of the German War Office From all which he satisfied himself, that as he had every day a chance of this happening, so had he more than an even chance of its happening within a few years. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling In the latter case there would be a fight—an even chance, perhaps. Air Service Boys in the Big Battle Or, Silencing the Big Guns It's an even chance if you don't perpetrate matrimony. Nature and Human Nature It was an even chance we wouldn't find a live man aboard her. The Boy Allies with Uncle Sam's Cruisers In that instant, Sara Wrandall—no philanthropist, no sentimentalist—made up her mind to give this erring one more than an even chance for salvation. The Hollow of Her Hand Whenever you see one on 'em with a whole lot of sweet hearts, its an even chance if she gets married to any on em. The Clockmaker — or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville But if I have an even chance with the others, I shall get ahead, somehow. Patty's Suitors He knew that he had at least an even chance of winning, and he wanted the watch. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck He hesitated, then confessed, "I think I would, but—" "Is there an even chance of our getting across?" Rainbow's End At one time it was an even chance whether that trouble sent David to 'the devil,' as he expressed it, or made a man of him. Work: a Story of Experience For perhaps half a dozen seconds he closed his eyes to give his snow-strained vision an even chance with the man in the cabin. The Golden Snare No justice, and our souls do so want justice, an even chance, something in front of us that we can see and know and fight. Letters of Franklin K. Lane You may see there the great truth that even chances shun direct alternation. A Woman-Hater It gives us an even chance to get in on whatever is about to happen. Tish It was a good fifty feet above the moat, he knew, and if he essayed to leap it, it must be an even chance that he would be killed in leaping. Saint Martin's Summer Before he had left New York he had seen Hadman and some other fellows and got things started, so that there was an even chance that the invention would be put on its feet. T. Tembarom If there had been twenty-seven more Roman Catholics in the list, it would have been almost an even chance that there would have been two Roman Catholics more among the forty-eight. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 Other readers, other people, have theirs, whom we may not care much for, whom we may even chance never to have met. Old Friends, Epistolary Parody They had offered not enough target for even chance shooting. The Seventh Man A few revolver shots from a car that speeded away in the darkness offered an even chance of escape. The White Moll Failing that, the battle was an even chance. Secret Adversary If, therefore, there had been fifteen more Roman Catholics in the jury-list, it would have been an even chance that there would have been one Roman Catholic more among the forty-eight. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 It's an even chance Longstreth'll search every room and corner in this old house. The Lone Star Ranger, a romance of the border |
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