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From this reading 342.--THE MANDARIN'S PUZZLE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
dummiesnounUS /ˈdʌmiz/
plural of “dummy” — a person who does not talk
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
ten 10s
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
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From this reading 342.--THE MANDARIN'S PUZZLE.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading The shortest solution without moving any shaded number is in thirty-two moves.
in motion
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
Ninety-nineadjective
being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
not any; not one
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The shortest solution without moving any shaded number is in thirty-two moves.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
PUZZLEverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading 342.--THE MANDARIN'S PUZZLE.
puzzlesnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/
plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
on the contrary
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
without much difficulty
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The shortest solution without moving any shaded number is in thirty-two moves.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The shortest solution without moving any shaded number is in thirty-two moves.
solvernounUS /ˈsɑːlvər/
a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading The shortest solution without moving any shaded number is in thirty-two moves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The rather perplexing point that the solver has to decide for himself in attacking this puzzle is whether the shaded numbers (those that are shown in their right places) are mere dummies or not.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are several puzzles in this book that the reader will find lend themselves readily to this method.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The shortest solution without moving any shaded number is in thirty-two moves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Ninety-nine persons out of a hundred might form the opinion that there can be no advantage in moving any of them, but if so they would be wrong.
