lone hand

He actually quitted his cell (for the only occasion on record) and started on a lone-hand raid against his adversaries stronghold.

It's a damn shame, but a woman of her sort just goes along and plays out the game with a lone hand.

Take for instance the man who is playing a lone hand in the Game of Life.

This is a lone hand I'm playin', doctor, and if I'm euchred, tain't your fault.

"Tells me that the boy is playing a lone hand," said Pierce with satisfaction.