18
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From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
191
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From this reading 191.--THE CRESCENT PUZZLE.
20
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From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
26
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From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here is an easy geometrical puzzle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
annexedverbUS /ˈænekst/
past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
CRESCENTnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading 191.--THE CRESCENT PUZZLE.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Here is an easy geometrical puzzle.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
geometricaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/
of or relating to or determined by geometry
From this reading Here is an easy geometrical puzzle.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is an easy geometrical puzzle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
ring-fence
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From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
make square
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading In order to get a ring-fence round his property he bought the four intervening triangular fields.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The puzzle is to discover what was then the whole area of his estate.
Wurzel
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From this reading Farmer Wurzel owned the three square fields shown in the annexed plan, containing respectively 18, 20, and 26 acres.
