The Theory of the Modern Scientific Game of WhistLongmans, Green, and Company, 1871 - 93 páginas |
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... established laws and the con- ventional courtesies of his social circle ; he is called on for candid and ingenuous behaviour ; he must exercise , moderation in prosperity , patience in adver- sity , hope in doubtful fortune , humility ...
... established laws and the con- ventional courtesies of his social circle ; he is called on for candid and ingenuous behaviour ; he must exercise , moderation in prosperity , patience in adver- sity , hope in doubtful fortune , humility ...
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... Establish . Command . - You are said to have the command of a suit when you hold the best cards in it . If you have ... established and legalised in the modern scientific game ; as , for example , the signal for trumps ; the return of ...
... Establish . Command . - You are said to have the command of a suit when you hold the best cards in it . If you have ... established and legalised in the modern scientific game ; as , for example , the signal for trumps ; the return of ...
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... Establish . A suit is said to be established when you hold the complete command of it . This may sometimes happen to be the case originally , but it is more common to obtain it in the course of the play by ' clearing ' away the cards ...
... Establish . A suit is said to be established when you hold the complete command of it . This may sometimes happen to be the case originally , but it is more common to obtain it in the course of the play by ' clearing ' away the cards ...
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... established for the purpose , by which each becomes informed to the fullest extent possible of the contents of his partner's hand , and endeavours to play in such manner as is best for the combination . The advantage of this combined ...
... established for the purpose , by which each becomes informed to the fullest extent possible of the contents of his partner's hand , and endeavours to play in such manner as is best for the combination . The advantage of this combined ...
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... establish a balance to your disadvantage . But this involves a confusion in reason- ing ; for , if the opponents are equally good players , they will adopt the same system , and the positions must be equal ; and if they are not good ...
... establish a balance to your disadvantage . But this involves a confusion in reason- ing ; for , if the opponents are equally good players , they will adopt the same system , and the positions must be equal ; and if they are not good ...
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