10,294
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From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
109
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From this reading 109.--THE GREAT SCRAMBLE.
2,438
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From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
2,863
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From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
26,880
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From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
4,950
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From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
6,335
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From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
Charlie
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From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
not accessible to view
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
five-eighths
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From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 109.--THE GREAT SCRAMBLE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
immediately past
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
one-eighthnoun
one part in eight equal parts
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
one-fifthnoun
one part in five equal parts
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
and nothing more
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading The five boys obtained respectively: Andrew, 2,863; Bob, 6,335; Charlie, 2,438; David, 10,294; Edgar, 4,950.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
SCRAMBLEverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading 109.--THE GREAT SCRAMBLE.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 109.--THE GREAT SCRAMBLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading But a little thought will show that the words could only mean "one-fifth of five-eighths", the fraction last mentioned--that is, one-eighth of the three-quarters that Bob and Andrew had last acquired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The smallest number of sugar plums that will fulfil the conditions is 26,880.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There is a little trap concealed in the words near the end, "one-fifth of the same," that seems at first sight to upset the whole account of the affair.
