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Chapter 1 of How to Solve Conundrums is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS. A COMPLETE BOOK. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C. How to Solve Conundrums. What games are most played by soldiers?
Chapter 1 of How to Solve Conundrums is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading “CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.”
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.”
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “What games are most played by soldiers?”
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.”
plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem
From this reading “CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.”
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.”
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading “How to Solve Conundrums.”
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading “CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.”
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COMPLETE BOOK.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
(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 CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What games are most played by soldiers?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A COMPLETE BOOK.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A COMPLETE BOOK.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading What games are most played by soldiers?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How to Solve Conundrums.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What games are most played by soldiers?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading What games are most played by soldiers?
plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading What games are most played by soldiers?
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading How to Solve Conundrums.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What games are most played by soldiers?
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading CONTAINING ALL THE LEADING CONUNDRUMS OF THE DAY, AMUSING RIDDLES, CURIOUS CATCHES, AND WITTY SAYINGS.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1900, by FRANK TOUSEY, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C.
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