140
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From this reading 140.--FIND ADA'S SURNAME.
8
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From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
having companions or an escort
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
ADA'SnounUS /ˈeɪdəz/
possessive form of “ada” — an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading 140.--FIND ADA'S SURNAME.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
an occurrence of something
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
farthings
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From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 140.--FIND ADA'S SURNAME.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
indulgesverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/
third-person singular of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
immediately past
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prefer or wish to do something
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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and nothing more
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
for each
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
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a person who enjoys reading
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recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
sharpeners
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From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
do one's shopping
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
SURNAMEnounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading 140.--FIND ADA'S SURNAME.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Each of the ten paid as many farthings per foot as she bought feet, and each mother spent 8s.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Five ladies, accompanied by their daughters, bought cloth at the same shop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This puzzle closely resembles the last one, my remarks on the solution of which the reader may like to apply in another case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was recently submitted to a Sydney evening newspaper that indulges in "intellect sharpeners," but was rejected with the remark that it is childish and that they only published problems capable of solution!
