283
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From this reading 283.--THE FIFTEEN DOMINOES.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Left to right and right to left of the same arrangement are to be counted as two different ways.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Left to right and right to left of the same arrangement are to be counted as two different ways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Left to right and right to left of the same arrangement are to be counted as two different ways.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Left to right and right to left of the same arrangement are to be counted as two different ways.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
DOMINOESnounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊz/
any of several games played with small rectangular blocks
From this reading 283.--THE FIFTEEN DOMINOES.
double-four
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From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading 283.--THE FIFTEEN DOMINOES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
set up or found
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
how
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From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Left to right and right to left of the same arrangement are to be counted as two different ways.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
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 In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Left to right and right to left of the same arrangement are to be counted as two different ways.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
Identical; not different.
From this reading Left to right and right to left of the same arrangement are to be counted as two different ways.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
successive (without a break)
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 283.--THE FIFTEEN DOMINOES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Left to right and right to left of the same arrangement are to be counted as two different ways.
the act of using
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In how many different ways may the fifteen dominoes be arranged in a straight line in accordance with the simple rule of the game that a number must always be placed against a similar number--that is, a four against a four, a blank against a blank, and so on?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this case we do not use the complete set of twenty-eight dominoes to be found in the ordinary box.
in or at the place that
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We dispense with all those dominoes that have a five or a six on them and limit ourselves to the fifteen that remain, where the double-four is the highest.
