1) Anted 2) Gamed 1) Backed 2) Gambled 3) Gave financial backing to 4) In a way, fixed 5) Invested in 6) Killed a vampire 7) Like a leggy plant 8) Like most tomato plants 9) Provided the funds for 10) Put in the pot 11) Put on the line 12) Put up as a bet 13) Risked 14) Slew a vampire 
• (imp. & p. p.) of Stake